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YE08 GYK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,008 mi
Last recorded154,008 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 154,008 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 153,998 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions wrong rotation (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 143,119 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Apr 2015 143,119 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 126,241 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 109,384 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 90,255 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/f tyre tread cut

Pass 13 Apr 2011 70,834 miles

under tray fitted

wipers poor

Fail 12 Apr 2011 70,805 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under tray fitted

wipers poor

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 GYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GYK, 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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What year was YE08 GYK registered?

YE08 GYK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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