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VK08 YSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

136,232 mi
Last recorded136,232 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2022 136,232 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2022 136,232 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 6 May 2021 131,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2020 126,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 122,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from the power steering rack unions? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in the zone(B) area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Apr 2019 122,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. is a 225/45r17 and all other tyres are 235/45r17 (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall(marked with chalk) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe area (6.1.2 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive slight leak from the power steering rack unions? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed outer door handle (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chips in the zone(B) area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 119,149 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint around steering rack HP and LP hoses (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 115,009 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2017 115,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Apr 2016 110,986 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 100,828 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2014 87,899 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 87,899 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 73,135 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 60,096 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 44,619 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 41,839 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 YSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YSY, 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 YSY registered?

VK08 YSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

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