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YG08 WBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

268,311 mi
Last recorded268,311 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 268,311 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2022 247,139 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 216,821 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 165,347 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2019 178,619 miles

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

slight sweat of oil at steering rack area

Fail 22 Jan 2019 178,619 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

slight sweat of oil at steering rack area

Pass 30 May 2018 166,248 miles
Fail 28 May 2018 166,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 140,702 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack area (2.3.3b)

front brakediscs poor condition

oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2017 140,694 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed and 1.6mm (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component at rack area (2.3.3b)

eml on

front brakediscs poor condition

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2016 122,839 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2014 107,595 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 90,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 72,646 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 62,128 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 60,028 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 WBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WBY, 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 WBY registered?

YG08 WBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 May 2008.

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