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YG08 EFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

254,331 mi
Last recorded254,331 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 254,331 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported moving on lock to lock (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2025 254,327 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported moving on lock to lock (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2024 251,828 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 249,067 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 247,453 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2022 247,446 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 246,993 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 246,546 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2019 245,849 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 234,595 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 221,472 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Mar 2016 203,399 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 183,046 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Mar 2014 160,663 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 137,079 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 108,697 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 108,697 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 78,521 miles

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

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 EFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 EFX, 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 EFX registered?

YG08 EFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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