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KS08 TYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

152,248 mi
Last recorded152,248 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 TYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2024 152,248 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward most arm Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Forward most arm Inner ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 147,119 miles

Both Front Discs corroded

Fail 3 Feb 2023 147,045 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cords on cracks on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Both Front Discs corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2022 142,220 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2019 140,335 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 140,330 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 131,382 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened o/s/r and n/s/r worn scored and ridged (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads worn low. very low to n/s/r (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2017 120,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge of tyre devoid of tread. (Just in Limit) !!! (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 May 2016 108,515 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 96,173 miles
Pass 17 May 2014 83,401 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2013 68,876 miles

front number plate slightly cracked, wipers slightly worn, nsr tyre out of shape,osr tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 19 May 2012 53,429 miles

nsf tyre getting low through the centre.

Fail 13 May 2011 37,730 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2011 37,730 miles

Nearside 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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KS08 TYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TYU, 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 TYU registered?

KS08 TYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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