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DE08 KYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

163,648 mi
Last recorded163,648 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 163,648 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 157,135 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2023 140,342 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 126,476 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 113,257 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2019 82,496 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 67,066 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 61,741 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2016 55,574 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

child seat fitted

large crack on windscreen

nearside + offside front tyre's perished + worn on outer + inner edge's

Pass 28 Mar 2014 36,848 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2013 30,067 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 23,953 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2012 23,953 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 17,696 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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DE08 KYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 DE08 KYJ, 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 DE08 KYJ registered?

DE08 KYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

Is DE08 KYJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE08 KYJ shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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