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YX08 YMA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

142,002 mi
Last recorded142,002 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YMA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2020 142,002 miles

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

Under body corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2019 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/r side & brake lights - only 1 of 2 each working on this side

undertrays fitted

Fail 23 Mar 2019 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

handbrake lever travel high

o/s/r side & brake lights - only 1 of 2 each working on this side

undertrays fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,733 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2018 116,639 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,558 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2017 105,027 miles

Front and rear brake discs have surface rust

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 105,023 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front and rear brake discs have surface rust

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,106 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 75,572 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2015 75,572 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 67,939 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 59,455 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 59,444 miles

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2012 49,656 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 39,647 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YX08 YMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YMA, 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 YMA registered?

YX08 YMA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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