MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
179,122 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Central exhaust corroded
Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Road wheel slightly distorted both (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Central exhaust corroded
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Central exhaust corroded
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
slight damage to n/s/f & n/s/r tyre outer walls
Nearside Rear outer wheel rim slight damage
slight damage to n/s/f & o/s/f outer tyre walls
Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear slight damage outer tyre wall
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front outer tyre wall damaged
Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged outer rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear slight damage outer tyre wall
Offside Front coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Offside Rear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
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KS08 YLR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.
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 YLR, 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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KS08 YLR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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