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KS08 YKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

138,295 mi
Last recorded138,295 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 138,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs scored not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs scored not to excess (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2025 136,308 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2024 133,598 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 130,897 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 128,100 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 126,314 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 124,983 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 124,983 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 121,824 miles
Fail 14 May 2019 121,797 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,941 miles

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF TYRE WALL,ALL 4 TYRE VALVES CRACKING

Fail 11 Jun 2018 109,941 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ROD LOWER BALL JOINT EXCESS PLAY (5.3.4 (a) (i))

SLIGHT DAMAGE TO OSF TYRE WALL,ALL 4 TYRE VALVES CRACKING

Pass 12 Jun 2017 107,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 99,302 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 81,670 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 65,199 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 52,830 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,672 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 26,860 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 YKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YKF, 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 YKF registered?

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

Is KS08 YKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YKF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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