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YG08 EFT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,174 mi
Last recorded140,174 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2020 140,174 miles

Off side rear blight lens cracked

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 125,282 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 3 Jun 2019 125,263 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Jun 2018 109,772 miles

slight play in offside steering arm

Fail 22 May 2018 109,769 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 2 Mar 2017 99,027 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 97,773 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 96,306 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 96,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 19 Nov 2012 88,250 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front discs heavily corroded and worn

rear discs worn

Pass 19 Nov 2012 88,250 miles

front discs heavily corroded and worn

rear discs worn

Pass 2 Mar 2012 112,076 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,909 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 EFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YG08 EFT, 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 EFT registered?

YG08 EFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 March 2008.

Is YG08 EFT safe to buy?

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