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VN08 YKL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

72,974 mi
Last recorded72,974 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN08 YKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 72,974 miles
Pass 20 May 2025 67,919 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 22 May 2024 62,110 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2023 56,019 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 50,610 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 48,658 miles
Pass 7 May 2020 47,467 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 45,676 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 43,450 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and splitting in tread area 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and splitting in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Fail 16 May 2018 43,413 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and splitting in tread area 215/55/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Perished and splitting in tread area (4.1.E.1)

Under tray fitted obscuring some parts of the vehicle

Pass 18 May 2017 40,523 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre perished 215/55/16

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides of vehicle (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 May 2016 37,490 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 34,766 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2014 32,595 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 29,160 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 25,123 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 25,123 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 20,528 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 YKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YKL, 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 YKL registered?

VN08 YKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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