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YT08 XXY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

130,332 mi
Last recorded130,332 miles
Recorded on7 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 May 2019 130,332 miles

Steering box has seepage POWER STEERING OIL LEAKING FROM STEERING COLUMN TO RACK OIL SEAL. (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 125,366 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 116,599 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Jun 2017 116,596 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding 30 kgf (3.7.B.1)

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 May 2016 102,615 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 102,615 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2015 94,875 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2014 87,885 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 78,685 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 64,174 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 49,848 miles

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

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

o/s/r light cluster lens damaged.

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 XXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XXY, 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 XXY registered?

YT08 XXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for YT08 XXY shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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