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YH08 OFC

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,493 mi
Last recorded185,493 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH08 OFC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2019 185,493 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 185,493 miles

Nearside 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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 178,988 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 171,784 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 164,658 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 158,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

front number plate damaged

Fail 15 Aug 2015 158,770 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

front registration plate damaged

nearside rear brake caliper piston boot split

play in both front anti-roll bar linkage ball joints

slight blow from front exhaust flexi

Fail 22 May 2014 135,037 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 22 May 2014 135,037 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 117,978 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 101,597 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 90,068 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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YH08 OFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YH08 OFC, 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 OFC registered?

YH08 OFC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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