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VK08 YSN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

113,619 mi
Last recorded113,619 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 113,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Apr 2021 113,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2020 106,231 miles

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner c.v boot weeping

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 28 Mar 2020 105,976 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front tyre 2mm

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Offside Front Inner c.v boot weeping

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Apr 2019 102,136 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2019 102,060 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 98,317 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 98,216 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 91,943 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 83,201 miles

o/s and n/s trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in exssesive movement

Pass 25 Mar 2015 73,200 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre outer tread

Fail 25 Mar 2015 73,200 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

slight cracking to o/s rear tyre outer tread

Pass 21 Mar 2014 62,317 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 53,133 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,278 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 34,222 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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VK08 YSN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 VK08 YSN, 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 VK08 YSN registered?

VK08 YSN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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