MOT Status
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39,139 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure FACES BOTH SIDES (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear LAGGING ON FOOT AND HANDBRAKE
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))
Front Windscreen washer not working WHEN BONNET CLOSED (3.5 (a))
Rear Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front BRAKE FLUID NOT ON MAX
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))
Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
both front tyres worn close to legal limit & scrubbing
osf tyre inner sidewall cut
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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VK08 YVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YVX, 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 YVX registered?
VK08 YVX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 April 2008.
Is VK08 YVX safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK08 YVX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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