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YX08 YMP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

189,528 mi
Last recorded189,528 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 YMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 189,528 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2025 161,377 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 145,924 miles

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 135,918 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2022 135,917 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Fuel system component leaking from rear fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

bonnet safety catch siezed

Pass 26 Aug 2021 124,812 miles

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

Rear heat shield loose

Fail 25 Aug 2021 124,811 miles

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

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 2 Sep 2020 114,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 109,828 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 102,458 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Aug 2017 92,779 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2017 92,778 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 81,788 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 80,333 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Can not retest till the 30th

Nearside rear tyre void of tread on inner edge and out of shape. Very close to exposing cords

Pass 17 Aug 2015 68,401 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front wiper blades starting to split

Pass 26 Aug 2014 58,819 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 58,819 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 47,312 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 36,902 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside rear tyre perished

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 30 Aug 2011 25,681 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 23,794 miles

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

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

some cracking round tyre tread on both rear tyres

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 YMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YMP, 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 YMP registered?

YX08 YMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2008.

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