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VK08 YVR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

132,182 mi
Last recorded132,182 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 132,182 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 132,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both rear trailing arm bushes worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Mar 2025 126,380 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 126,380 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 122,395 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 122,395 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2023 118,427 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 113,991 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2021 109,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 109,092 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 106,207 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 101,102 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,137 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2018 95,137 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 89,276 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 82,571 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 73,524 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 62,654 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,342 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 43,546 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 31,126 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 YVR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

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

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