MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,431 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.67MM (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7MM (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Underside of vehicle corroded
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive nearside drive shaft oil seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside halfshaft oil seal leaking
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nail in tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Outer both tail and stop lamp dull
exhaust system corroded
headlight washers not working
main beam was not operating correctly , however after a period of operation seams to be working ok
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative front unit insecure (4.1.5 (a))
Headlamp levelling device inoperative rear unit damaged (4.1.5 (a))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
exhaust heat shield insecure
Head light washers not working
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Adjusted offside rear brake back plate as it was rubbing on brake disc
Head light washers not working
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
TPS light on
Exhaust system corroded
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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VK08 YVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 YVU, 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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VK08 YVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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