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KS08 YMC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

187,057 mi
Last recorded187,057 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YMC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 187,057 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 171,475 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 171,475 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 149,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Nov 2023 149,176 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 128,338 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,321 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavily worn ()

Pass 18 Nov 2021 128,304 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) heavily worn ()

Pass 3 Dec 2020 126,260 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2020 126,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2019 124,155 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 114,904 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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 105,151 miles

Rear subframe slight corrosion advise waxoyle

Pass 1 Mar 2016 94,023 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,572 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 63,139 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 56,724 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 51,713 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 36,917 miles

front brake pads are getting low

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 YMC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 YMC, 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 YMC registered?

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

Is KS08 YMC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YMC shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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