MOT Status
ValidMileage
157,319 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Slight damage to nsf bumper
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Slight damage to nsf bumper
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt and play in joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
all four tyres splitting / perished in tread
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
all four tyres splitting / perished in tread
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
DIESEL SMOKE TEST CARRIED OUT - CLEAN [ NO SMOKE METERED]
STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - FRONT TYRES SPLIT ON INSIDE AND OUTER EDGES OF TREAD
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VK08 YSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 YSW, 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 YSW registered?
VK08 YSW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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