CarVerify

Free Car Check

KP08 RYT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,471 mi
Last recorded100,471 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 RYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 100,471 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip mark showing in zone B not encroaching 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing showing first signs of cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2019 93,876 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip mark showing in zone B not encroaching 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2019 93,876 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight stone chip mark showing in zone B not encroaching 40mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,906 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,359 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0MM (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 73,011 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 73,011 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,875 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 66,872 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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 1 May 2014 58,063 miles

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

screw in OSR tyre

Pass 2 May 2013 48,095 miles

OSR tyre on 2mm

Pass 27 Apr 2012 36,175 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 23,433 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

KP08 RYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KP08 RYT, 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

How do I check the history of KP08 RYT?

You can check the full history of KP08 RYT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was KP08 RYT registered?

KP08 RYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

Is KP08 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 RYT shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KP08 RYT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on KP08 RYT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.