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YX08 OMR

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

135,860 mi
Last recorded135,860 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OMR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2024 135,860 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

rear brake backing plates corroded

slight oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2023 126,406 miles

backing plates on rear corroded slightly

chip in screen

Fail 11 Sep 2023 126,406 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

backing plates on rear corroded slightly

chip in screen

Pass 16 Sep 2022 119,513 miles

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

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded slghtly

Fail 16 Sep 2022 119,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front subframe rusty

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape slightly

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

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

Rear subframe rusty

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

o/s rear brake backing plate corroded slghtly

Pass 17 Sep 2021 110,238 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil around engine

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

exhaust center section outer shield corroded

Fail 15 Sep 2021 110,236 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure front exhaust mounting corroded broke away (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak N/S/F damper has damage to casing and serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak O/S/F shocker has serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached O/S/R shocker mounting corroded broke up (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Front subframe corroded but not excessive

Front exhaust flexi starting to deteriorate

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge N/S/R tyre has wear to edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil around engine

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear exhaust mounting corroded but secure (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Rear subframe corroded but not excessive

exhaust center section outer shield corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 101,238 miles

Central centre exhaust system corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both offside and nearside front shock absorber bodies corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure

unable to check full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 21 Sep 2020 101,234 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both offside and nearside (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner wall split (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central centre exhaust system corroded

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front both offside and nearside front shock absorber bodies corroded

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear both rear suspension bump stops insecure

unable to check full underside of vehicle and outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 30 Aug 2019 92,693 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2019 92,691 miles

Nearside Front Upper Coil spring insecure Top of coil spring not seated properly and has damaged strut top mount. (5.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Arm marked in yellow chalk. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Sep 2018 87,156 miles

Exhaust heat shield lose rear

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front brake binding on slightly

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres and cracked (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 78,755 miles

Advise O,s front shocker damp. Advise both rear axle tyres wearing close to legal limit.

Pass 13 Sep 2016 69,733 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2016 69,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,832 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,832 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 57,483 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 57,483 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 49,123 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2013 40,606 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 32,079 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 26,030 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2011 26,030 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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YX08 OMR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 YX08 OMR, 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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YX08 OMR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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