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KS08 YJA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

154,258 mi
Last recorded154,258 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2026 154,258 miles

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

engine oil level on minimum...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge...

Fail 9 Jun 2026 154,085 miles

Emissions unable to be completed excessive exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

engine oil level on minimum...

nearside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge...

nearside rear tyre tread on 3mm, minimum is 1.6mm...

offside front tyre tread on 3mm and bald on inner edge...

Pass 14 Jun 2025 140,677 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 124,714 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 124,714 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 123,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 May 2022 119,609 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear brake lightly binding.

Pass 20 May 2021 114,962 miles

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

x2 rear shock absorber upper mounts degraded

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,687 miles
Pass 20 May 2019 108,165 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract.

Pass 24 May 2018 101,974 miles
Fail 23 May 2018 101,974 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2017 94,498 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 94,496 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2016 86,269 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 77,766 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 71,073 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2013 61,733 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 61,731 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 14 May 2012 51,626 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 41,626 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 YJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 YJA, 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 YJA registered?

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

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