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YT08 XYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

81,518 mi
Last recorded81,518 miles
Recorded on8 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT08 XYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 May 2018 81,518 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 80,308 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2017 62,167 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 62,167 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 9 May 2016 47,029 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

child seats fitted in rear

Fail 26 Apr 2016 46,989 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

child seats fitted in rear

Pass 11 May 2015 39,575 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 39,575 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 31,483 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 31,483 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 24,157 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2013 24,148 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 17,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly dispalced by dirt ingress in sealing ring

Fail 3 Apr 2012 17,350 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front and offside rear tyres slightly dispalced by dirt ingress in sealing ring

Pass 14 Jul 2011 15,829 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 XYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 XYL, 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 XYL registered?

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

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