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VA57 SKU

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jul 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,957 mi
Last recorded123,957 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector70,149 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 SKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 123,957 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 121,639 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2023 121,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 119,554 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 115,886 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2020 111,879 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 109,546 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 103,151 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 90,839 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both rear tyres detoriated

Fail 5 Nov 2016 90,706 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

both rear tyres detoriated

Pass 7 Sep 2015 82,621 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 75,707 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 70,149 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,468 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 52,040 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 33,864 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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VA57 SKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,149 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA57 SKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VA57 SKU registered?

VA57 SKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 15 January 2008.

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The MOT history for VA57 SKU shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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