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VK08 YTE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

100,903 mi
Last recorded100,903 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2018 100,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 100,714 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge worn 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 89,162 miles

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.225/45r17

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jan 2017 89,162 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front wiper blades smearing slightly

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge.225/45r17

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Oil leak

Pass 24 Nov 2015 79,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Dec 2014 71,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 16 Dec 2014 71,204 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 6 Dec 2013 61,434 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2013 61,319 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2012 51,532 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s and o/s rear tyre sidewalls

unable to see front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 22 Dec 2011 39,792 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

rear brake discs

windscreen

Fail 21 Dec 2011 39,792 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

n/s and o/s rear tyres starting to perish

n/s front tyre sidewall

o/s front tyre sidewall

o/s wiper blade

rear brake discs

windscreen

Pass 16 Dec 2010 26,457 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 YTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

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

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