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VK08 YVH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,121 mi
Last recorded119,121 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 119,121 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 12 Aug 2026 119,120 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2025 116,521 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2025 116,521 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2024 114,219 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 114,219 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 112,161 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 19 Oct 2022 112,161 miles

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2021 110,024 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 107,307 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 May 2019 101,751 miles

sill covers and under trays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 8 May 2018 93,885 miles

heavy corrosion on underside

Fail 8 May 2018 93,885 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

heavy corrosion on underside

Pass 27 Apr 2016 86,011 miles

front and rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded, change when pads wear out

Fail 27 Apr 2016 86,011 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

front and rear brake discs heavily pitted and corroded, change when pads wear out

Pass 15 May 2015 74,877 miles
Fail 15 May 2015 74,877 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 65,144 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2014 65,144 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 62,612 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 6 Mar 2013 36,709 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 27,835 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 27,501 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 23,167 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 YVH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YVH, 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 YVH registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK08 YVH shows 24 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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