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YF08 AXO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,877 mi
Last recorded139,877 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 139,877 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2022 139,877 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jul 2021 124,825 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2020 118,298 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2020 118,102 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2019 111,400 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2018 104,987 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2017 101,152 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 92,065 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2016 92,062 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2016 91,861 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2015 78,042 miles

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

front discs lipped.

nails in both rear tyres.

r/o/s tyre worn low on inner edge.

Fail 3 Jul 2015 78,042 miles

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

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

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

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

front discs lipped.

nails in both rear tyres.

r/o/s tyre worn low on inner edge.

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,823 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,823 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 55,749 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Jun 2012 47,492 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 38,765 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AXO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 AXO, 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 AXO registered?

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

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