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KS08 TYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

159,049 mi
Last recorded159,049 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 159,049 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2025 153,278 miles

Exhaust System Corroded In Places

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch To Lower Sill Damaged

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2024 148,041 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 20 May 2024 148,041 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 May 2023 143,738 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch damaged

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 7 May 2022 138,525 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 May 2021 133,437 miles

exhaust corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2020 130,164 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Fail 12 May 2020 130,164 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

Pass 17 May 2019 124,240 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2018 110,639 miles

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

Offside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both number plate`s in poor condition

exhaust system very rusty around mounting point`s

Fail 22 May 2018 110,637 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear door and wheel arch damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both number plate`s in poor condition

exhaust system very rusty around mounting point`s

Pass 26 May 2017 94,865 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage o/s/r

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroding

Pass 7 May 2016 78,740 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Fail 3 May 2016 78,564 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres heavily perished

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 May 2015 67,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Fail 21 May 2015 67,867 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2014 54,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2013 43,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perishing

Fail 30 Apr 2013 43,911 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f tyre perishing

rear pads worn low

Pass 23 Apr 2012 36,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Apr 2012 36,464 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2011 29,852 miles

slight wear all brake disc`s

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 TYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 TYO, 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 TYO registered?

KS08 TYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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