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DN08 KSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

154,987 mi
Last recorded154,987 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KSY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 154,987 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2026 154,987 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 147,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 141,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 132,520 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 122,979 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2021 113,800 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 106,603 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 106,602 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Feb 2019 98,310 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 89,133 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 78,363 miles

All brake disc's have slight corrosion

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 67,389 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 67,389 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2015 61,801 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 54,359 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 46,519 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 36,658 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 36,658 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,610 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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DN08 KSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DN08 KSY, 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 DN08 KSY registered?

DN08 KSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

Is DN08 KSY safe to buy?

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