MOT Status
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129,191 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh / grating (7.7 (c))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear both tyres wearing uneven.
Nearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism stiff
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Nail in tyre
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YL08 VOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc 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 YL08 VOT, 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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How do I check the history of YL08 VOT?
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What year was YL08 VOT registered?
YL08 VOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 July 2008.
Is YL08 VOT safe to buy?
The MOT history for YL08 VOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does YL08 VOT have outstanding finance?
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