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VK08 YVX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

39,139 mi
Last recorded39,139 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK08 YVX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 39,139 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2026 39,109 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2025 37,549 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 35,519 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2023 30,409 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 27,938 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH CLOSE TO WEAR MARKERS (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Feb 2022 27,933 miles

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))

Pass 16 Feb 2021 26,680 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 26,670 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2020 25,882 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 25,878 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2019 24,508 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 22,850 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2017 21,022 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2017 21,022 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 19,359 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 17,788 miles

both front tyres worn close to legal limit & scrubbing

Pass 8 Apr 2014 15,785 miles

osf tyre inner sidewall cut

Pass 17 Apr 2013 13,912 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 11,824 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 11,824 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 9,539 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 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.

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