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VN08 YHG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

59,493 mi
Last recorded59,493 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 16 May 2017 59,493 miles

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

nearside wiper worn

Pass 11 May 2016 54,027 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 47,825 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 42,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 17 May 2013 34,983 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2012 26,170 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

wipers poor

Pass 20 May 2011 18,832 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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VN08 YHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VN08 YHG, 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 VN08 YHG registered?

VN08 YHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2008.

Is VN08 YHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN08 YHG shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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