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VN08 YJK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,892 mi
Last recorded135,892 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 135,892 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to calliper ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Hose to calliper ferrule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 126,857 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavy corrosion above spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavy corrosion above spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Fail 23 Jul 2025 126,856 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavy corrosion above spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Uneven wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Heavy corrosion above spring cup (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to brake calliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Subframe corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2024 123,755 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged N/S & O/S INNER EDGES SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2023 121,305 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 117,680 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2022 117,680 miles

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements not reflective (0.1 (d))

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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2021 110,441 miles

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 23 Jul 2020 101,360 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 95,251 miles

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))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 89,300 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2018 89,300 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 83,865 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 73,551 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2015 63,327 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 55,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2013 45,897 miles
Fail 18 May 2012 36,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2012 36,334 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,657 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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VN08 YJK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YJK, 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 YJK registered?

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

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