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KS08 YHX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jul 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

135,466 mi
Last recorded135,466 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2026 135,466 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2025 129,994 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 125,592 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 115,301 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 102,996 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 102,996 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 93,836 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 89,243 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 89,243 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 77,480 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 3 Apr 2019 77,467 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Apr 2018 73,652 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 7 Apr 2017 69,281 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front tyre getting close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven/worn on inner edge

centre silencer deteriorated

Fail 6 Apr 2017 69,281 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play steering rack inner (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front tyre getting close to limit

Nearside Rear tyre worn uneven

Offside Front tyre getting close to limit

Offside Rear tyre worn uneven/worn on inner edge

centre silencer deteriorated

Pass 11 Apr 2016 62,965 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 61,224 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 57,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,180 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 28 Jun 2013 51,808 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 45,549 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 34,079 miles

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

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 YHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YHX, 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 YHX registered?

KS08 YHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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The MOT history for KS08 YHX shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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