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VO08 JKN

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

169,072 mi
Last recorded169,072 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO08 JKN
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2022 169,072 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 166,242 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2020 163,457 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2019 145,833 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2018 127,951 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 111,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 94,530 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 80,056 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,179 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 53,377 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 42,601 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,601 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 31,616 miles

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

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

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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VO08 JKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VO08 JKN, 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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VO08 JKN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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