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YL08 VPP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,786 mi
Last recorded107,786 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2019 107,786 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2019 107,786 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 106,017 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 103,718 miles

1x rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still secure

Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,717 miles

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

1x rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust still secure

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,772 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust rear rubber mounting missing

Pass 31 Jan 2015 95,241 miles

Exhaust rear silencer mounting rubber missing

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2014 82,925 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 69,289 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 69,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 57,536 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,250 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 VPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 VPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL08 VPP registered?

YL08 VPP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is YL08 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL08 VPP shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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