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VN08 YHR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,127 mi
Last recorded157,127 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YHR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 157,127 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2019 156,989 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2018 146,536 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 30 Jan 2018 146,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2017 135,459 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 123,671 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 16 Jan 2015 93,445 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jan 2014 60,483 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 53,710 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 45,834 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Apr 2011 35,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 35,892 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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 YHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VN08 YHR, 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 YHR registered?

VN08 YHR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 May 2008.

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