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YG08 EFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

187,099 mi
Last recorded187,099 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2021 187,099 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2020 178,015 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 169,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 27 Jul 2019 169,027 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end modification unsafe (2.1.3 (f) (i))

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 152,654 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2017 13,242 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2017 131,964 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 11 Aug 2016 115,081 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,551 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 98,466 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2014 75,678 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,681 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2012 44,475 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 41,227 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 29,730 miles

Damage to nearside of screen outside of swept area and also under 40mm

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 EFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EFU, 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 EFU registered?

YG08 EFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is YG08 EFU safe to buy?

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