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KR08 YNF

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

80,870 mi
Last recorded80,870 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 80,870 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,639 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2023 70,755 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 70,755 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 67,185 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 63,017 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2020 58,669 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 53,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 46,909 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning outer (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 40,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 35,132 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and discs are worn. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 45 17 (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 29,485 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2014 25,787 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 21,087 miles

1.rear tyres slightly perrished on inner tread

Pass 31 May 2012 15,850 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 12,673 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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KR08 YNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

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

Is KR08 YNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 YNF shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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