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YX08 ONP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

142,229 mi
Last recorded142,229 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ONP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 142,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2025 135,813 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 129,280 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2023 127,220 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 123,424 miles

engine oil slightly leak

Pass 3 Mar 2021 118,426 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2021 118,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2020 114,356 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 106,213 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,155 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Feb 2018 95,082 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Feb 2017 82,174 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 69,852 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 57,315 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 53,914 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2014 53,914 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 39,680 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 27,160 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2011 15,167 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 ONP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 ONP, 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 ONP registered?

YX08 ONP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

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