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YH08 OEO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2022
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

197,940 mi
Last recorded197,940 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2021 197,940 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 190,837 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2019 183,135 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre worn on inner edge tyre tread depth 2.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge note tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 175,799 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 175,792 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2017 169,575 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 169,574 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 157,615 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Feb 2015 148,973 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 146,352 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 140,349 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 131,556 miles

o/s headlight output is weak - check bulb

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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YH08 OEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YH08 OEO, 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 YH08 OEO registered?

YH08 OEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 July 2008.

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The MOT history for YH08 OEO shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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