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VN08 YKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,855 mi
Last recorded59,855 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 59,855 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2026 59,825 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2025 58,086 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2024 56,309 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2024 56,285 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 54,400 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 51,488 miles

Offside Front Track rod end slightly misaligned (2.1.3 (e))

engine mil light stays on.

Pass 28 Jul 2021 48,775 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 46,644 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 46,644 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 42,599 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 39,574 miles

eml on

Pass 9 May 2017 36,171 miles

engine management light stays on.

Fail 4 May 2017 36,135 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine management light stays on.

Pass 3 May 2016 32,993 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 29,009 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 25,427 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 21,209 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 16,907 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 13,301 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 13,301 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 YKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YKD, 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 YKD registered?

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

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