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YG08 EHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

180,086 mi
Last recorded180,086 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 180,086 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 168,128 miles

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front slight play at wheel but unclear as to what it is

Offside Rear shock top mount cracked but still secure

both rear wheels slightly binding due to brake calipers

water pump severely leaking

Fail 13 Jan 2021 168,121 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front slight play at wheel but unclear as to what it is

Offside Rear shock top mount cracked but still secure

both rear wheels slightly binding due to brake calipers

induction pipe not fully secure

water severely leaking

Pass 25 Jul 2019 154,154 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 147,124 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 147,118 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2017 142,528 miles

1x rear exhaust rubber missing

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 121,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 116,722 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2015 116,722 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 103,529 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 95,862 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 May 2012 72,896 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 45,894 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 EHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 EHO, 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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YG08 EHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2008.

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