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KS08 YKZ

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

73,140 mi
Last recorded73,140 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2025 73,140 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2025 73,132 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 73,122 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 73,112 miles

Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached alloy mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached alloy mounting bracket broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 72,077 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2022 69,334 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 64,886 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2020 60,026 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 57,847 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2019 57,834 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2018 55,594 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2018 55,594 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2017 53,452 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 50,256 miles

N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING BAD X 2,8MM

Pass 27 Jan 2015 47,288 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R TYRE PERRISHING BAD

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Jan 2014 43,770 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 39,289 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 33,493 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 33,492 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 33,351 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 26,416 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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KS08 YKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS08 YKZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS08 YKZ registered?

KS08 YKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is KS08 YKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YKZ shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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