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VN08 YJU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

118,221 mi
Last recorded118,221 miles
Recorded on28 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2024 118,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2023 107,702 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2022 107,643 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2022 107,497 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2021 107,165 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 107,163 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear heat shield loose

Pass 19 Aug 2020 105,440 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2019 97,285 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust system corroded, no leaks

Fail 15 Aug 2019 97,285 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear exhaust system corroded, no leaks

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,140 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar link upper joint dust cover perishing

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Slight wear in the roll bar link ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Both rear shock absorber outer casings starting to corrode

Tyre pressure warning light illuminated to show system fault

Pass 1 Sep 2017 79,639 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 31 Aug 2017 79,639 miles

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

TPMS light on

Pass 6 Sep 2016 72,640 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 62,135 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2014 53,202 miles

tyre pressure warning fault light illuminated

Pass 20 Jul 2013 42,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 33,558 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 28,056 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 17,494 miles

all four tyres are very worn on the inner edges and are a borderline pass

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 YJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YJU, 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 YJU registered?

VN08 YJU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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The MOT history for VN08 YJU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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