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VK08 YTP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

102,107 mi
Last recorded102,107 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YTP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2025 102,107 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear tyres 3mm tread remaining

Pass 22 Mar 2024 94,898 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 89,502 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail slightly (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 86,132 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2022 86,129 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 80,199 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 73,791 miles

childs seat fitted to o/s/r

Fail 27 Feb 2020 73,713 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 66,452 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside and nearside ()

Pass 26 Feb 2018 58,987 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Fail 23 Feb 2018 58,954 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 46,159 miles

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged both (4.1.D.1e)

Rear both tyres showing age (2008) and cracking in tread

both steering arms have slight play

Pass 22 Mar 2016 43,464 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides front (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All tyres getting low (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 40,643 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,804 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Mar 2014 37,804 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 35,475 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,929 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2011 207,885 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rear brake discs scored.

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 YTP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YTP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VK08 YTP registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK08 YTP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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