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YX08 ZTS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,299 mi
Last recorded125,299 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX08 ZTS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2023 125,299 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 125,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jan 2022 113,986 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 113,984 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe blow (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 101,729 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2020 101,728 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 83,472 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 73,830 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 70,794 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 70,794 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2016 66,118 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 60,506 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2014 53,348 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 43,620 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 34,808 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 26,499 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 ZTS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YX08 ZTS registered?

YX08 ZTS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

Is YX08 ZTS safe to buy?

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