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VK08 YSZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

151,179 mi
Last recorded151,179 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 151,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Fail 10 Jan 2024 151,179 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jan 2023 145,564 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Jan 2023 145,564 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre perished

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 139,204 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 133,984 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2021 133,984 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working no pump action (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 120,891 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 120,891 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 10 Jul 2018 111,675 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

crack in windscreen

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,919 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Jul 2016 93,017 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 93,017 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre perished badly and 3mm

Pass 15 Jul 2015 82,493 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2014 72,315 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 58,673 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2012 45,530 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 45,530 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 34,413 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 YSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YSZ, 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 YSZ registered?

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

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