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YX08 ZVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

74,301 mi
Last recorded74,301 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 74,301 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2026 74,298 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2025 71,487 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2025 71,487 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 67,410 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 61,247 miles

nsf damper weeping

Pass 30 Jun 2022 53,784 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 53,679 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 49,192 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 45,410 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 30 Oct 2019 45,408 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2018 41,635 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 39,140 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 36,733 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 36,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 34,619 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2014 32,940 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 31,653 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 29,262 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 25,499 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 ZVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZVG, 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 ZVG registered?

YX08 ZVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is YX08 ZVG safe to buy?

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