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KS08 YJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

85,817 mi
Last recorded85,817 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 85,817 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 73,205 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has uneven wear on inner & outer treads

Pass 22 Jul 2018 63,364 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 58,397 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 58,397 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 52,145 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 44,695 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2014 35,424 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 30,185 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 26,668 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,714 miles

both nearside and offside rear inner brake pades apear low

Fail 26 May 2011 19,714 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both nearside and offside rear inner brake pades apear low

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 YJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJX, 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

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What year was KS08 YJX registered?

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

Is KS08 YJX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YJX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does KS08 YJX have outstanding finance?

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