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YE08 XKM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2020
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,785 mi
Last recorded157,785 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE08 XKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2019 157,785 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 157,785 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2018 148,167 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 148,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2017 137,706 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 122,900 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2016 122,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 111,570 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 101,247 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 101,244 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 99,954 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 99,954 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 96,153 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 75,309 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 75,309 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 XKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XKM, 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 XKM registered?

YE08 XKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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