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VK08 YTX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

162,224 mi
Last recorded162,224 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2024 162,224 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 149,392 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 145,177 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 138,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 135,369 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 128,415 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2018 116,649 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2017 104,898 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2016 94,001 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 May 2015 82,764 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 May 2015 82,764 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 71,262 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

clutch slave cylinder leaking

Pass 11 Apr 2012 45,316 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 28,935 miles

Advise:both rear tyres starting to perish between tread

Advise:n/s/f & o/s/f tyres 2-3mm tread & splitting/perishing between tread

Advise:slight corrosion to rear brake disc's

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 YTX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK08 YTX shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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