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YT08 XWW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

152,481 mi
Last recorded152,481 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 152,481 miles

Nearside Front small nail in tyre

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 145,095 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2024 136,605 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 136,536 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 124,952 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering lower universal joint wear (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 17 Mar 2023 124,949 miles

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

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

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play steering lower universal joint wear (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 114,389 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 105,580 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 105,576 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2020 97,019 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 97,015 miles

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

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener removed (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2019 85,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 80,758 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2018 80,738 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2017 72,504 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2016 64,505 miles

Engine MIL on

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

Pass 27 May 2015 59,130 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 59,130 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2014 55,237 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2013 50,801 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 44,515 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 44,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 May 2011 35,376 miles

nearside dip beam dimmer than offside?

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 XWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 YT08 XWW, 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 XWW registered?

YT08 XWW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2008.

Is YT08 XWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 XWW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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