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KS08 YKU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Oct 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

121,805 mi
Last recorded121,805 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2025 121,805 miles

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

Fail 25 Oct 2025 121,781 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter or connection (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2024 118,878 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel filter damp no leak found

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 118,878 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel filter damp no leak found

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

Offside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 115,674 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 20 Oct 2023 115,663 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 28 Oct 2022 112,106 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel filter damp, no leaks found

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 112,104 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Fuel filter damp, no leaks found

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 107,106 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2021 107,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 102,625 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 97,589 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 94,232 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 89,217 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,216 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 83,834 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2016 83,833 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,931 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 78,931 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 65,595 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2012 47,185 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 37,034 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 YKU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 YKU, 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 YKU registered?

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

Is KS08 YKU safe to buy?

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