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YG08 EHZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

138,589 mi
Last recorded138,589 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 138,589 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2018 138,583 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre close to limit

nearside front and rear tyres change asap

Pass 3 Feb 2017 129,913 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2017 129,913 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 122,956 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 115,111 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)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 104,417 miles

Offside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 90,900 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2012 76,815 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2011 62,035 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 EHZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EHZ, 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 EHZ registered?

YG08 EHZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

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