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YG08 EJC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

48,482 mi
Last recorded48,482 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG08 EJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 15 Jul 2026 48,482 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jul 2025 47,793 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 44,753 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2023 42,705 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 40,986 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2021 38,184 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2020 36,109 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 31,659 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 28,188 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 24,250 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 15,366 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 9,052 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 3,492 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 3,142 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 2,896 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 2,253 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 EJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EJC, 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 EJC registered?

YG08 EJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

Is YG08 EJC safe to buy?

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