MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,654 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources 1 of 2 off (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system flexi hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YF08 AXR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 AXR, 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 AXR registered?
YF08 AXR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.
Is YF08 AXR safe to buy?
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