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YT08 XXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Nov 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

70,985 mi
Last recorded70,985 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 4 Nov 2025 70,985 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2025 65,528 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 65,187 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2023 60,224 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel universal joint above rack has play / wear - monitor carefully (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Dec 2021 54,984 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2021 52,092 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 49,391 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 44,729 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2017 41,960 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 39,715 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 37,157 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 32,368 miles

rear bump stops split and cracked

Pass 23 Jun 2014 25,614 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 19,130 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 14,411 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 7,944 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 7,659 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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YT08 XXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 XXC, 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 XXC registered?

YT08 XXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

Is YT08 XXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT08 XXC shows 17 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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