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KS08 TYW

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,196 mi
Last recorded170,196 miles
Recorded on31 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2023 170,196 miles
Pass 26 May 2022 167,599 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 160,626 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2020 156,244 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 148,169 miles

Coolant leak ()

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))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2018 139,078 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 135,960 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn on edges

Fail 25 Jul 2017 135,960 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

all tyres worn on edges

Pass 2 Dec 2015 128,314 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Nov 2014 119,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2014 119,361 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2013 111,149 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2012 94,998 miles

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

both front tyres worn on edges

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Jun 2011 86,216 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 TYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 TYW, 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 TYW registered?

KS08 TYW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2008.

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