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YE08 GYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,679 mi
Last recorded89,679 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 89,679 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 81,881 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 81,881 miles

Rear Service brake excessively binding o/s and n/s (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 77,968 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge raised edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Nov 2019 77,968 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s raised edge tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,498 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 71,498 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2017 67,729 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 67,729 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 63,289 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2016 63,289 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin o/s & n/s (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 May 2015 57,619 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,697 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2013 41,551 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s n/s reare tyres cracked on tread pattern

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,049 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 22,461 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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YE08 GYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 87,215 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE08 GYA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YE08 GYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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