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KS08 YPK

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

165,431 mi
Last recorded165,431 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YPK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2023 165,431 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2023 165,278 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sound deadening material not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 158,080 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 155,875 miles

head light intensity reduced

Pass 15 Mar 2021 149,225 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear 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))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 141,421 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 141,417 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength upper shock absorber mount to body (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play lower joint to rack (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 7 Mar 2019 132,268 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 120,524 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 120,512 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush wrap round bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 106,674 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 106,671 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 92,331 miles

all brakes in poor condition

Pass 4 Feb 2015 78,187 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,862 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 56,941 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 56,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 46,313 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 33,361 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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KS08 YPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 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 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS08 YPK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KS08 YPK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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