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KS08 TYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

154,263 mi
Last recorded154,263 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 154,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2024 149,303 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2023 145,007 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2023 145,007 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 138,903 miles

Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 132,788 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 127,351 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 3 Apr 2019 117,225 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside front fog lamp bulb holder missing

Fail 27 Mar 2019 117,165 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (6.1.2 (a))

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

offside front fog lamp bulb holder missing

Pass 26 Apr 2018 112,344 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 95,035 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Apr 2017 95,035 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 May 2016 77,182 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 May 2015 59,262 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 May 2015 58,989 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 42,866 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 31,253 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 25,935 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 20,101 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 TYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 TYV, 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 TYV registered?

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

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