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KS08 HYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

138,473 mi
Last recorded138,473 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2023 138,473 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Aug 2023 138,462 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded b/s/o/v (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin b/s/o/v (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also close to limit (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also has wear on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2022 131,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 123,290 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 2 Jun 2020 114,301 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2019 113,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 102,926 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 31 Mar 2016 102,925 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 100,143 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH REAR TYRES (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 85,754 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,970 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 62,476 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 62,340 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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KS08 HYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 KS08 HYH, 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 KS08 HYH registered?

KS08 HYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 August 2008.

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