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VK08 YUC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

162,662 mi
Last recorded162,662 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2022 162,662 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 162,662 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2020 145,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 124,612 miles
Fail 21 May 2019 124,612 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 115,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 31 May 2018 115,539 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 May 2017 105,840 miles

Both front tyres wearing edges

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

Pass 20 May 2016 101,168 miles

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

Nearside Rear chiled seat

Pass 2 Jun 2015 97,950 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 82,307 miles

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

o/s/f seat belt slow to return

Pass 1 Aug 2013 67,696 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 48,605 miles

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

both rear tyre`s wearing on inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2011 30,163 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 28,200 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 YUC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YUC, 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 YUC registered?

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

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