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KS08 YLB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

168,638 mi
Last recorded168,638 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 168,638 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer wear.both (5.2.3 (e))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Front to raer ,underbody and components covered in sealants throughout.

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Tested in wet conditions

Pass 22 Oct 2022 150,581 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2022 150,574 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 134,659 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2021 134,656 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged Casing missing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2021 134,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Steering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2020 129,355 miles

Nearside Rear Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected CALIPER STICKING (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Power steering close to minimum mark POSS FAULT ON STEERING RACK (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 121,676 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 121,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Power steering component leaking steering rack, from seal near spline , next to u j joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 112,270 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 101,143 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2016 92,723 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 87,498 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 79,706 miles

Emissions to clean to record

Pass 13 May 2013 65,682 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 52,636 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 41,266 miles

slight play/and noise from n/s/f strutt top bearing

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 YLB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YLB, 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 YLB registered?

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

Is KS08 YLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YLB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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