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VK08 YUT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,944 mi
Last recorded163,944 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2024 163,944 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear shock absorber top mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arms mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 163,944 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate corroded

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front mounting bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear shock absorber top mounting corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides trailing arms mounting bracket corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2023 156,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed before caliper (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms front mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Apr 2023 156,384 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit of 1.20 applied (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2022 146,532 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2022 146,529 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s and n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Apr 2021 136,090 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2021 136,086 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s on inside face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 127,000 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 117,733 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2019 117,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 105,354 miles

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 7 Mar 2017 92,426 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 78,166 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 78,075 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,990 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 56,636 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 52,127 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 46,700 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 39,990 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 YUT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YUT, 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 YUT registered?

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

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