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YF08 AWV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,006 mi
Last recorded228,006 miles
Recorded on15 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2020 228,006 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 210,984 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2018 201,512 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 188,905 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 188,903 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Jun 2016 176,164 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 176,164 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing Spring retaining clip. (3.5.1j)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Rack end. (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing Spring retaining clip. (3.5.1j)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nail in nsr trye.

Pass 12 Jun 2015 164,464 miles

Both rear caliper pad springs missing

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2014 149,637 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2013 124,943 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 99,681 miles

Air bag light on

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 22 Jun 2012 99,681 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Air bag light on

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 69,789 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 69,781 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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 AWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AWV, 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 AWV registered?

YF08 AWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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