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KS08 HYN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

124,114 mi
Last recorded124,114 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 124,114 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 118,175 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2023 115,023 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Adv both front headlamps getting poor light output.......... (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Adv slight oil leak to engine ............ (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2022 107,513 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 102,549 miles

Adv service lamp showing on dash.........

Front Adv front flexi section of exhaust getting poor condition.......

Fail 13 Jul 2021 102,539 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Fog lamp inop......... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Adv service lamp showing on dash.........

Front Adv front flexi section of exhaust getting poor condition.......

Pass 15 Jul 2020 97,645 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 97,645 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working Fog lamp inop...... (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 91,088 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 91,088 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel system leaking from filter assembly on underside of vehicle...... (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Slight wear on offside front anti roll bar linkage......... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 84,427 miles

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Rear Adv both rear tyres getting worn out of shape and poor condition......

Fail 5 Apr 2018 84,427 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter leaking on underside of vehicle...... (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush Worn..... (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front 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 Nail in tyre ()

Rear Adv both rear tyres getting worn out of shape and poor condition......

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Adv rear brake pads worn on inner faces (low)........ (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 78,599 miles

Adv 1x fuel treatment added to fuel system to help clean and reduce emission output.........

Adv slight leak/misting to diesel filter under vehicle....

Adv slight wear in both front anti -roll bar links.......

Nearside Rear Adv nail in nearside rear tyre........

Pass 21 Apr 2016 70,842 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2016 70,820 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe leaking at flexi ....... (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn to limits and poor condition..... (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 64,820 miles

advise service lamp showing on dash........

Fail 22 Apr 2015 64,820 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

adv altenator very poor condition.....

advise service lamp showing on dash........

Pass 24 Apr 2014 56,306 miles

adv duel mass clutch assy worn.....

adv offside rear tyre worn and poor condition.....

adv service lamp showing on dash.....

Pass 18 Apr 2013 46,651 miles

strongly adv offside rear tyre worn low to limits......

Fail 18 Apr 2013 46,651 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

strongly adv offside rear tyre worn low to limits......

Pass 23 Apr 2012 38,594 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 30,733 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/f wiperblade slightly split

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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KS08 HYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS08 HYN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 HYN registered?

KS08 HYN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KS08 HYN safe to buy?

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