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KS08 YKY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

242,506 mi
Last recorded242,506 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2020 242,506 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2019 209,175 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 186,082 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 16 Apr 2018 185,889 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 161,750 miles

Nearside Rear diesel filter has slight damping around base

power steering rack fluid leak

Pass 12 May 2016 137,737 miles

both front tyres and nearside rear all on 2.5mm to 3mm tread depth

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inner edge

Fail 11 May 2016 137,731 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front tyres and nearside rear all on 2.5mm to 3mm tread depth

minor fuel leak from fuel filter area

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2015 118,186 miles
Pass 7 May 2014 103,277 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 84,681 miles

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

possible minor fuel leak.

Pass 21 May 2012 67,329 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 May 2011 46,876 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 46,876 miles

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

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 YKY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YKY, 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 YKY registered?

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

Is KS08 YKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YKY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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