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KS08 TZY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Aug 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

57,492 mi
Last recorded57,492 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 57,492 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 56,847 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 56,847 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 54,662 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2023 52,660 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 50,428 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 50,404 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 49,313 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

dampness fuel filter

Pass 16 May 2019 46,930 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 43,442 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

b/pedal sinking

Fail 10 May 2018 43,442 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively aero (8.2.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

b/pedal sinking

Pass 16 May 2017 39,669 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear no plate gb sticker poorly positioned

Fail 16 May 2017 39,669 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

rear no plate gb sticker poorly positioned

Pass 12 May 2016 37,097 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING AT SIDEWALLS. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES, N/S/F TYRE SIDEWALL NICKED

Pass 14 May 2015 32,914 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES CRACKING, N/S/F CUTS ON SIDEWALL, N/S/R CUT AT TREADS.

Pass 21 May 2014 30,396 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 26,601 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 20,808 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 16,771 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 TZY 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 84.2%.

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 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 TZY, 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 TZY registered?

KS08 TZY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 June 2008.

Is KS08 TZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 TZY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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