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VK08 YVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

154,135 mi
Last recorded154,135 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 154,135 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 144,051 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2022 134,187 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 127,765 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2021 127,765 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2020 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 117,948 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 105,840 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2018 90,582 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Apr 2018 90,576 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2017 77,425 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 77,425 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 68,645 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 68,645 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 61,922 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 57,358 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 50,447 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 38,991 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 27,821 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,821 miles

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

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

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 YVE 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 YVE, 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 YVE registered?

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

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