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KS08 YKR

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

113,077 mi
Last recorded113,077 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2026 113,077 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 May 2025 104,865 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

fuel cap seal slightly perished

near side rear and offside front tyres getting low

seems radiator just starting to weap

Fail 29 May 2025 104,859 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre pressure low

fuel cap seal slightly perished

near side rear and offside front tyres getting low

seems radiator just starting to weap

Pass 15 May 2024 100,774 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 98,884 miles
Pass 23 May 2022 96,425 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 94,097 miles
Fail 26 May 2021 94,097 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack drum stick-end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2020 92,475 miles

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 May 2020 92,473 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 90,905 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 May 2019 90,903 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 May 2018 86,327 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 May 2017 82,002 miles

Front Brake performance imbalance

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 76,268 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 67,121 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 67,121 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 57,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 47,447 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 40,681 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2012 40,681 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2011 35,151 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 YKR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 YKR, 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 YKR registered?

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

Is KS08 YKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YKR shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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