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YG08 EHJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

197,275 mi
Last recorded197,275 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2022 197,275 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2022 197,275 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 183,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 183,584 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 172,851 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2020 172,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 153,514 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 136,973 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 136,973 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 124,701 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 105,829 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 91,664 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2014 73,790 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 58,731 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 58,731 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,624 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 30,247 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 EHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EHJ, 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 EHJ registered?

YG08 EHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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