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YT08 XWS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2021
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

167,202 mi
Last recorded167,202 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2020 167,202 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged n/s & o/s (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

Windscreen wiper blade defective n/s & o/s front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 167,161 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Aug 2016 152,676 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 138,489 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 134,560 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 134,560 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 127,329 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 117,814 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 86,546 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YT08 XWS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YT08 XWS, 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 YT08 XWS registered?

YT08 XWS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 June 2008.

Is YT08 XWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 XWS shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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