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VN08 YHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

119,135 mi
Last recorded119,135 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2018 119,135 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2018 119,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 92,082 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2017 92,081 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 72,160 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 72,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,286 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 40,441 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 34,505 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 28,345 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 22,904 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 YHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 VN08 YHT, 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 YHT registered?

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

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