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YX08 OMY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,992 mi
Last recorded144,992 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 OMY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 144,992 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 134,873 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,108 miles

Repair to rear exhaust+blowing slight

Pass 8 Feb 2017 113,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe flexy (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f washer jet inop

Pass 1 Mar 2016 104,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

fuel filter damp

n/s/f jacking point block missing

Fail 23 Feb 2016 104,258 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroding

fuel filter damp

n/s/f jacking point block missing

Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,111 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Feb 2014 84,410 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 75,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undetected peak on opacimeter

Fail 23 Feb 2013 75,460 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

undetected peak on opacimeter

Pass 15 Feb 2012 67,752 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

p/s/f wiper poor

Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,436 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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YX08 OMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 YX08 OMY, 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 YX08 OMY registered?

YX08 OMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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