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KS08 YKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

87,184 mi
Last recorded87,184 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 87,184 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 79,635 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 70,314 miles
Pass 9 May 2023 52,564 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 10 Jun 2022 43,631 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 42,710 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2020 41,353 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2019 39,615 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2019 39,589 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 36,633 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 35,526 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

advise oil leak from gearbox

Pass 19 Aug 2016 32,948 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2015 29,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2014 27,608 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Aug 2013 25,241 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 19,418 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 12,963 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 YKC 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 94.1%.

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 YKC, 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 YKC registered?

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

Is KS08 YKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YKC shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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