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VK08 YVJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

236,300 mi
Last recorded236,300 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2020 236,300 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cill covers fitted

Fail 12 Nov 2020 236,300 miles

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cill covers fitted

Pass 1 May 2019 224,322 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cill covers fitted

Fail 23 Apr 2019 223,975 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

cill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2018 214,526 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 201,912 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 201,912 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 188,649 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 188,649 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 170,438 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 170,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 151,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2014 151,677 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 126,820 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 108,695 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 93,289 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 YVJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 YVJ, 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 YVJ registered?

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

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