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YG08 EHR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

135,662 mi
Last recorded135,662 miles
Recorded on24 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 May 2025 135,662 miles

Front exhaust flexi hose has minor leaking of exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 May 2025 135,351 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front exhaust flexi hose has minor leaking of exhaust gasses

Items removed from driver's view prior to test phone holder in middle of windscreen within swept area drivers view ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front brake back plate corroded

Nearside Front lower wheel arch cover insecure

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear brake back plate corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 May 2024 129,185 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2024 128,902 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Jun 2023 125,095 miles

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive whole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 31 May 2023 125,080 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive whole (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2022 117,985 miles
Pass 13 May 2021 107,261 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 13 May 2021 107,251 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 May 2020 98,983 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 85,894 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 80,114 miles

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

Rear BOTH TYRES PERISHED

Fail 5 May 2018 80,114 miles

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

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

Rear BOTH TYRES PERISHED

Pass 18 Apr 2017 75,336 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017 75,336 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 69,957 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,957 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 63,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 63,842 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2014 63,842 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 59,955 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 51,241 miles
Pass 2 May 2012 44,154 miles
Fail 1 May 2012 44,154 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 6 May 2011 35,934 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YG08 EHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 EHR, 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 EHR registered?

YG08 EHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 May 2008.

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