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YX57 TGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

184,334 mi
Last recorded184,334 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX57 TGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 184,334 miles

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

wear in rear anti roll bar wrap round bushes

wear in rear hub bushes

Pass 19 Feb 2019 175,648 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 156,184 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Feb 2018 156,184 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 137,016 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 121,492 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 121,487 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2015 106,847 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2014 89,220 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2013 72,958 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 58,571 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,871 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2011 47,871 miles

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

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

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

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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YX57 TGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YX57 TGZ, 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 YX57 TGZ registered?

YX57 TGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 January 2008.

Is YX57 TGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YX57 TGZ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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