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KR08 YGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,247 mi
Last recorded115,247 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 115,247 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2025 112,375 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arms, bush pressed in to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2025 112,375 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D rubbers (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both spring arms, bush pressed in to the hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2024 105,182 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2023 97,506 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2022 91,532 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

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

fuel cap seal start to perished

Pass 2 Sep 2021 85,082 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2020 79,927 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,875 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2019 72,869 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 64,681 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2017 57,203 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6-2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm and worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 48,795 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 41,546 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 35,019 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 25,602 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 15,305 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 11,383 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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KR08 YGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KR08 YGK, 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 KR08 YGK registered?

KR08 YGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KR08 YGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YGK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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