MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,232 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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)
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 ()
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 ()
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)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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VK08 YSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.
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