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YG08 EFN

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

142,275 mi
Last recorded142,275 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EFN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 142,275 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 82,281 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2015 82,281 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread damaged (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 138,415 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 130,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 119,954 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 112,017 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 94,793 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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YG08 EFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 YG08 EFN, 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 YG08 EFN registered?

YG08 EFN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YG08 EFN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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