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YG08 EFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,697 mi
Last recorded116,697 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2022 116,697 miles

Corrosion under vehicle

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2021 113,479 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 May 2020 109,025 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 109,022 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 103,848 miles

Nearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge middle tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 97,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2017 91,277 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges advise replacing

Fail 25 May 2017 91,277 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating high level (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

offside front tyre wearing on edges

nearside front tyre devoid of tread on edges advise replacing

Pass 14 May 2016 86,390 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Fail 14 May 2016 86,390 miles

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

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

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

EXHAUST SYSTEM SLIGHTLY CORRODED

Pass 18 May 2015 82,999 miles

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

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

Fail 16 May 2015 82,999 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 79,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 May 2014 79,846 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 May 2013 73,105 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 62,613 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 62,612 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s/rear tyre starting to deform inner edge

Pass 9 Mar 2011 52,382 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 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YG08 EFO, 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 EFO registered?

YG08 EFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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