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KR08 YNL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2022
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

164,314 mi
Last recorded164,314 miles
Recorded on25 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 YNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2021 164,314 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 20 May 2020 147,770 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 20 May 2020 147,770 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2019 129,334 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 129,328 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2018 116,380 miles

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front discs corroded slightly

Fail 3 Jan 2018 116,380 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear part of (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both rear brake hose ferrules corroded

front discs corroded slightly

Pass 11 Jan 2017 100,775 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 100,773 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back part (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 92,545 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2016 92,543 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

LEAK FROM PAS RACK NS BOOT

REAR BRAKES BINDING SLIGHTLY

Pass 13 Jan 2015 83,715 miles

PAS rack leaking

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

nsr tyre worn low on inner edge

osr brake binding

tpms light flashing

Pass 17 Jan 2014 74,499 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 66,393 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,393 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 55,103 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 55,103 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 46,915 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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
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KR08 YNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YNL, 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 YNL registered?

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

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