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YE08 GYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,048 mi
Last recorded113,048 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 GYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 113,048 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2025 110,196 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2024 105,295 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2023 97,931 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2022 93,021 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 90,532 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear heat sheild loose over back box.

Fail 29 Sep 2021 90,530 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

heat shield insecure over back box.

Pass 22 Sep 2020 84,734 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 79,644 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 73,628 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 68,929 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2017 68,929 miles

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

Exhaust heat shield loose

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 55,925 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2016 55,925 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 35,709 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 25,872 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 20,789 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 15,304 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 GYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GYS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YE08 GYS registered?

YE08 GYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is YE08 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE08 GYS shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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