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VN08 YJA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

169,386 mi
Last recorded169,386 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 17 Jun 2025 169,386 miles

Nearside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Damaged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Mirror outer casing damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer wheel arch corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 168,637 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Fog light not working

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damage to outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2023 167,674 miles

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 May 2023 167,669 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fog light lens damaged

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slightly wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2022 165,183 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 May 2021 143,353 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2020 124,515 miles
Fail 22 May 2020 123,906 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))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 110,221 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 104,667 miles

Offside Rear tyre inner sidewall cracking

Pass 27 Apr 2017 93,777 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 83,375 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 12 May 2015 72,943 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 8 May 2014 64,659 miles

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

nearside front wheel bearing is slightly noisy when rotated

Pass 3 May 2013 56,075 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2012 42,665 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 33,062 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 YJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

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

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