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YF08 AWR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

206,832 mi
Last recorded206,832 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 AWR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 206,832 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All Four Inner Faces. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2024 191,980 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 180,197 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 3 Oct 2023 180,192 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 172,569 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2022 172,569 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 167,504 miles

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 167,503 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2020 161,181 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 161,181 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 149,583 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 139,449 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 128,972 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 128,972 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 118,830 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2015 106,709 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 95,290 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre has a deep cut in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 79,583 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 68,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 54,289 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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YF08 AWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YF08 AWR, 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 AWR registered?

YF08 AWR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 July 2008.

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