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VK08 YSS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

66,121 mi
Last recorded66,121 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YSS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2019 66,121 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 66,118 miles

Road wheel fixing missing all wheels (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2016 63,699 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 63,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking fillter (7.2.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 58,795 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 14 May 2014 58,795 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 17 May 2013 52,477 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 52,477 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 35,367 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 22,477 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 YSS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YSS, 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 VK08 YSS registered?

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

Is VK08 YSS safe to buy?

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