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VK08 YUL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Oct 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

88,193 mi
Last recorded88,193 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 88,193 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2025 88,193 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 78,643 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 69,114 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases first joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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))

Offside washer liquid not hitting windscreen [ the other 2 washers providing fluid]

Pass 19 Oct 2022 61,107 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Oct 2022 61,107 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 53,211 miles

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar droplink ball joint

small crack in windscreen

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Oct 2020 52,110 miles

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

small chip in windscreen

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Fail 5 Oct 2020 52,104 miles

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

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

uneven wear on nearside rear tyre

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2019 48,331 miles

offside front anti roll bar droplink worn slighty

Pass 10 Apr 2018 45,501 miles

rear brake discs are starting to deteriorate

uneven wear on both rear tyres

Pass 5 Apr 2017 43,900 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 42,268 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 39,346 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2014 39,346 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 37,232 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 37,197 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 32,747 miles

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 29 Mar 2011 26,790 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 YUL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YUL, 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 YUL registered?

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

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