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VK08 YVN

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

131,948 mi
Last recorded131,948 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 131,948 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective streaking and split (3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust system incorrectly aligned stretching exhaust mountings

Pass 7 Jun 2021 121,588 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 110,426 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 102,748 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 92,806 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 92,806 miles

Fuel system component leaking possible fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure In tread area 225/45/17 (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread area (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chips in screen (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 84,599 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit perished 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 74,478 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 65,195 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 55,110 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,000 miles

both rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Mar 2012 37,395 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,564 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 YVN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 YVN, 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 YVN registered?

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

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The MOT history for VK08 YVN shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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