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KR08 YND

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

118,721 mi
Last recorded118,721 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YND
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 118,721 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Fail 13 Jul 2023 118,720 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2022 112,136 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 13 Jul 2022 112,135 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2021 106,777 miles

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2021 106,776 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 102,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty but ok at time of test

Fail 9 Jul 2020 102,857 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2/3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

rear sub frame rusty but ok at time of test

Pass 12 Jul 2019 97,302 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres feathered

Fail 12 Jul 2019 97,302 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and bold on both inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear both rear tyres feathered

Pass 13 Jul 2018 90,070 miles

Rear both hose ferrules

fuel filter area dry at time of test

Fail 13 Jul 2018 90,070 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear both hose ferrules

Pass 27 Jun 2017 84,233 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os to callipers (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 84,229 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both ns and os to callipers (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,283 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,283 miles

Offside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 69,524 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 69,524 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2014 61,718 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 54,995 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 43,986 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 43,986 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,369 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

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KR08 YND is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YND, 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 YND registered?

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

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The MOT history for KR08 YND shows 23 tests with a 56.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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