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YT08 XYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

121,297 mi
Last recorded121,297 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2022 121,297 miles

both front tyres wearing close to legal limt

oil leak

outer sill covers fitted

play in steering rack

rear brake discs wearing

Pass 16 Nov 2021 108,429 miles

brake pipes corroding

nsr coil spring corroding

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear brake pad wearing thin

Fail 15 Nov 2021 108,420 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nsr d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake pipes corroding

nsr coil spring corroding

nsr tyre cracking

oil leak

play in steering rack

rear brake pad wearing thin

Pass 16 Nov 2020 97,380 miles

Both side mirrors in a poor condition

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2020 97,312 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Both side mirrors in a poor condition

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2019 86,549 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 26 Oct 2018 75,886 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,884 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2017 67,194 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2016 57,444 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2016 57,444 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2015 50,772 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 41,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 32,354 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 24,147 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 24,147 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)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2011 16,293 miles

Damage to nearside front outer tyre wall.

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 XYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 XYH, 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 XYH registered?

YT08 XYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 July 2008.

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