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YG08 EHD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,793 mi
Last recorded133,793 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 133,793 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jul 2019 111,788 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 88,768 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 67,480 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 67,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 55,420 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 46,065 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 36,170 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2014 36,168 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 35,078 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2013 31,233 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 26,990 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 24,104 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 20,293 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 EHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 EHD, 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 EHD registered?

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

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