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KS08 YJC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

136,558 mi
Last recorded136,558 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YJC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 136,558 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2025 136,318 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2024 129,888 miles
Pass 5 May 2023 120,797 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2023 120,598 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 120,513 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2022 114,070 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2021 106,821 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 106,752 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 96,437 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2018 91,417 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 86,901 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 68,781 miles
Fail 7 May 2014 68,799 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 May 2013 55,648 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 40,837 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 May 2011 28,103 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 YJC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YJC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS08 YJC?

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What year was KS08 YJC registered?

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

Is KS08 YJC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YJC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS08 YJC have outstanding finance?

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