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VN08 YAG

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,719 mi
Last recorded146,719 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2024 146,719 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 138,670 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 130,629 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil visible on cup, dampening reduced also. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened also see surrounding area(s) (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 123,108 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened Also see surrounding areas (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 117,389 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2020 117,389 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Aug 2019 109,370 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 22 Aug 2019 109,369 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 9 Aug 2018 97,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,923 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex pipe (7.1.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 78,290 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 61,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2015 61,433 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 44,126 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2013 33,302 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 28,260 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 19,251 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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VN08 YAG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VN08 YAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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VN08 YAG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 4 July 2008.

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