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A8 YCU

2010 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,198 mi
Last recorded108,198 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2010 Saab 9-376,001 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA8 YCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2010
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 108,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 106,236 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2023 100,220 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2023 100,220 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,991 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 84,662 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,662 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 79,417 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2019 73,616 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2019 73,616 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2018 65,494 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 58,950 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 50,993 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 50,993 miles

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)

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 24 Nov 2015 41,809 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 21 Nov 2014 34,815 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 25,377 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 31 May 2013 25,377 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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A8 YCU is a 2010 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2010 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.5% with a typical mileage of 76,001 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 A8 YCU, 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 16 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A8 YCU registered?

A8 YCU is a 2010 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2010.

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