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YF08 AXK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

142,505 mi
Last recorded142,505 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF08 AXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 142,505 miles

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

Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

osr brake dust cover

Pass 4 Sep 2021 115,895 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 98,773 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Fail 5 Sep 2020 98,770 miles

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

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Under-Trays fitted obscuring some underside components.

Pass 10 Sep 2019 93,854 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2019 92,374 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 92,373 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 89,722 miles

emissions too clean to measure no acceleration detected

engine cover and under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 5 Jul 2017 85,941 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2017 85,939 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2016 83,662 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 76,699 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2015 76,699 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2014 70,130 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,986 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jul 2012 49,281 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2011 37,135 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 AXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 AXK, 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 AXK registered?

YF08 AXK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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The MOT history for YF08 AXK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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