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YX08 YMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,380 mi
Last recorded125,380 miles
Recorded on24 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 24 May 2022 125,380 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Body panel insecure Wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Body panel damaged and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 May 2021 131,494 miles
Fail 19 May 2021 131,487 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2020 126,487 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2020 126,477 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 118,699 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 May 2018 110,652 miles
Fail 21 May 2018 110,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle inner wing. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front strut. (5.3.2 (b))

Central Front Upper Sound deadening material not fully secure heat shild. (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 18 May 2017 106,636 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 98,995 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 98,995 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 88,847 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 May 2014 78,788 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Fail 13 May 2014 78,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Oil leak

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 16 May 2013 70,642 miles

Both rear shock absorbers have slight up/down play, still working fine

Oil leak

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

exhaust flexi blowing

Pass 29 May 2012 58,649 miles

Cut in tyre, not showing chords

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 48,549 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 YMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

YX08 YMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 May 2008.

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