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VK08 YVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Apr 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,613 mi
Last recorded122,613 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 122,613 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2025 119,147 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall and pressure low when presented (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear brake back plates corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2024 115,227 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

n/s /r and o/ s / r brake dust shields corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2023 111,020 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 104,982 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 102,392 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2021 102,392 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both lower arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 101,277 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin On 5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 97,351 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 97,351 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety injector return pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 93,375 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 93,375 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 87,903 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 81,186 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 81,186 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 74,584 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 74,583 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

brake fluid not on max

exhaust front flexi deterioting

Fail 20 Mar 2014 64,268 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid not on max

exhaust front flexi deterioting

Pass 28 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

brake fluid on max

Fail 28 Mar 2013 54,135 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake fluid on max

Fail 27 Mar 2012 40,815 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,815 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 30,320 miles

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

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 YVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 YVS, 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 YVS registered?

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

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