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KS08 YKB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2022
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,231 mi
Last recorded116,231 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2021 116,231 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 113,606 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 111,265 miles

particulate filter light on

Fail 13 Nov 2017 111,265 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

particulate filter light on

Pass 15 Nov 2016 105,846 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 105,844 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 99,781 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on dash

Fail 5 Oct 2015 99,778 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

eml light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2014 92,833 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 77,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 3 Oct 2013 77,691 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 63,885 miles

Offside rear outer side light inop

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 45,299 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 YKB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YKB, 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 YKB registered?

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

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