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VK08 YUO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

152,890 mi
Last recorded152,890 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2023 152,890 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2023 152,890 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Sep 2022 137,528 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

exhaust flex deteriating

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Sep 2021 129,107 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 125,219 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2020 125,217 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Mar 2019 118,328 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 105,184 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 93,900 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 93,894 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 7 Jul 2015 84,176 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 69,350 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 64,090 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2012 50,829 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 50,829 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 36,234 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 32,039 miles

nearside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing cords

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 YUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YUO, 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 YUO registered?

VK08 YUO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.

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The MOT history for VK08 YUO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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