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YE51 HAM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

184,977 mi
Last recorded184,977 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE51 HAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 184,977 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 173,857 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2025 173,747 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 164,316 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jan 2023 155,735 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 146,188 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2021 137,333 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 128,894 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 119,635 miles

Shock absorber top mounting bolt missing> nearside rear.

Fail 7 Feb 2019 119,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Shock absorber top mounting bolt missing> nearside rear.

Pass 24 Jan 2018 109,790 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 23 Jan 2018 109,790 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2015 100,309 miles

osf bumper damaged

Fail 17 Oct 2015 100,309 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort not working (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

osf bumper damaged

Pass 6 Dec 2014 87,618 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 81,820 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 70,791 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2012 62,391 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,705 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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YE51 HAM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YE51 HAM, 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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YE51 HAM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

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