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A6 VFM

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Dec 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

12,902 mi
Last recorded12,902 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA6 VFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 12,902 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2024 12,836 miles

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

front and rear suspension components very rusty

Pass 13 Dec 2023 12,732 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 12,229 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2021 11,059 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 10,997 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2019 10,808 miles

slight oil leak from oil cooler

Pass 11 Dec 2018 10,524 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 10,522 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2017 10,436 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 9,699 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2015 9,440 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2015 9,440 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2014 7,325 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 54,025 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 54,025 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Fail 27 Sep 2013

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 5,232 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 5,232 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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A6 VFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 A6 VFM, 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 A6 VFM registered?

A6 VFM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 November 2008.

Is A6 VFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for A6 VFM shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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