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AE08 TYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

123,687 mi
Last recorded123,687 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE08 TYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 123,687 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2024 116,456 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2023 110,432 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2023 110,432 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2022 110,222 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2022 110,222 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2021 109,645 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 109,645 miles

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 109,322 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jun 2019 108,839 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,539 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 97,738 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2016 85,548 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2016 85,548 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened BOOT SPLIT (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 74,617 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 61,181 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 49,832 miles

Emissons to clean for smokemeter to read

Pass 14 Sep 2012 48,398 miles

O/S/R TYRE INNER WALL SPLIT NOT TO CORDS/CANVAS AT TIME OF TEST!!!

Pass 25 Feb 2011 40,092 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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AE08 TYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AE08 TYY, 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 AE08 TYY registered?

AE08 TYY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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