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KS08 YML

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

79,200 mi
Last recorded79,200 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 79,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2024 74,941 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2023 71,130 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2022 67,762 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 64,110 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 59,437 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 59,436 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 54,857 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 50,226 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 46,527 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2016 42,329 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 42,329 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking diesel leaking from or near filter housing (7.2.3)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 37,750 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2014 32,365 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 28,024 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 24,270 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 20,206 miles

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

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 YML 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 88.2%.

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 YML, 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 YML registered?

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

Is KS08 YML safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YML shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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