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YF08 AWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Nov 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

132,037 mi
Last recorded132,037 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 AWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 132,037 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 117,374 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2023 109,695 miles

Offside inner sill slightly corroded

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

center silencer outer casing corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2022 108,878 miles

Offside inner sill slight corrosion

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 107,856 miles

Offside inner sill rusted

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

Pass 25 Nov 2020 106,693 miles

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

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

Offside sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 23 Nov 2020 106,692 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 21 May 2019 105,296 miles

rear tyres slightly cut off on inside

Pass 1 Jun 2018 101,219 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2018 101,163 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 101,163 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Feb 2018 67,001 miles

engine man light on

Fail 23 Feb 2018 100,730 miles

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

engine man light on

Pass 27 Feb 2017 89,025 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2017 88,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2016 74,261 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 57,905 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 39,292 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 39,292 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 37,145 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

various stone chips to screen

Pass 22 Jun 2012 29,478 miles

slight movement both front drop links

Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,913 miles

Advise:n/s/f tyre sidewall has slight damage

Advise:o/s/f headlamp light output reduced

Advise:o/s/f tyre 3mm tread & edges worn low

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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YF08 AWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YF08 AWJ, 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 YF08 AWJ registered?

YF08 AWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

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