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KP08 RYX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,865 mi
Last recorded131,865 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 RYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 131,865 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2024 127,723 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,442 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2022 120,532 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 112,444 miles

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 111,820 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,344 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 101,344 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction illuminated (8.2.1.2 (h))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative linkage broken (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

difficultly opening bonnet

Pass 5 Apr 2018 89,233 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 23 Mar 2017 81,448 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 73,536 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 62,848 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2014 51,736 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 40,555 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 40,496 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2012 29,336 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 15,765 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 15,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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KP08 RYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 RYX, 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.

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What year was KP08 RYX registered?

KP08 RYX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

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