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YT08 XYE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

139,908 mi
Last recorded139,908 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2024 139,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 21 Jun 2024 139,908 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 14 Jun 2023 128,892 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Fail 2 Jun 2023 128,788 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jun 2022 120,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 114,119 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 110,940 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 106,775 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 101,025 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)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 95,136 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2017 95,119 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 22 Jan 2017 95,110 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 89,046 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 78,215 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 78,215 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 65,329 miles

Advise,n/s/f tyre has a cut in outer sidewall but not showing cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2013 52,430 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 38,061 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 27,264 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 XYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XYE, 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 XYE registered?

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

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