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YG08 WBX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,124 mi
Last recorded144,124 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Oct 2024 144,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2024 144,124 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 136,219 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2023 136,217 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side low performance (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 123,431 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2022 123,430 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

handbrake has little reverse travel

Pass 1 Sep 2021 114,527 miles

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

Offside Front 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))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 108,552 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2020 108,544 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2019 98,959 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2018 88,191 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner 6mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225,45,17 in the middle of the tyre 225,45,17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 7mm

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 28 Jun 2018 88,185 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner 6mm

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm 225,45,17 in the middle of the tyre 225,45,17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre out of shape 7mm

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 29 Jul 2017 78,484 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 74,674 miles

poss inner front and rear pads getting low

sligt play /knock from front droplinks

Fail 1 Jun 2016 74,674 miles

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

poss inner front and rear pads getting low

sligt play /knock from front droplinks

Pass 24 Jun 2015 70,917 miles

front tyres getting close to limit

Pass 18 Jun 2014 66,464 miles

front exhaust flexi blowing slightly

poss inner front pads low

rear pads low/os binding slightly

Pass 14 Jun 2013 61,462 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 54,972 miles

both front tyres cut but not down to cords

Fail 20 Jun 2012 54,972 miles

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

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

both front tyres cut but not down to cords

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,830 miles

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

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 WBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WBX, 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 WBX registered?

YG08 WBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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