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VK08 YUB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

177,860 mi
Last recorded177,860 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 177,860 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2021 177,815 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached top mounting excessively corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 171,366 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2020 171,196 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 161,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 150,047 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 135,034 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2016 120,348 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 104,473 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 90,093 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 75,890 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 60,217 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 44,761 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 YUB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YUB, 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 YUB registered?

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

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