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YX08 ZTM

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

186,855 mi
Last recorded186,855 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZTM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 186,855 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 177,749 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2023 168,870 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 158,962 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2021 149,716 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

engine bay covers fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 15 Feb 2020 139,684 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2019 129,604 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall 235/35/19 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2018 122,810 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 115,755 miles

Engine covers and under-Trays fitted

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2016 102,899 miles

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

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

front discs corroded

Fail 22 Mar 2016 102,891 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

front discs corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2015 87,106 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Mar 2015 87,106 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Gearbox mounting defective

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,564 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2013 63,740 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,219 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 57,484 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 45,861 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly uneven on the inner edges

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 ZTM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 ZTM, 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 ZTM registered?

YX08 ZTM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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