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YL08 VOT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL08 VOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 129,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2025 125,729 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2025 125,727 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements harsh / grating (7.7 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Feb 2024 121,724 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2024 121,724 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2023 117,464 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 114,561 miles

Rear both tyres wearing uneven.

Pass 8 Feb 2021 109,904 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt retracting mechanism stiff

Pass 18 Feb 2020 106,491 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 106,490 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2019 100,452 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 91,600 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2017 84,669 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 81,848 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 78,505 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 78,505 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 74,487 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2014 74,487 miles

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)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 68,957 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 65,389 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 59,088 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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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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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.

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