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YG08 EGX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

201,790 mi
Last recorded201,790 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2018 201,790 miles

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both sides tyres slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 20 Apr 2018 201,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel slightly binding

Offside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear both sides tyres slightly out of shape

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 192,772 miles

Front coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 169,306 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 144,425 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 116,711 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 95,641 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 77,082 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2012 77,082 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2011 55,741 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 55,741 miles

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

Offside Front 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 EGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EGX, 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 EGX registered?

YG08 EGX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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