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KS08 YMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 149,614 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

alternator belt worn

Fail 7 Sep 2023 149,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

alternator belt worn

Pass 16 Aug 2022 135,551 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2021 121,550 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 121,550 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 May 2020 106,524 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2020 106,514 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 99,792 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 98,644 miles

Nearside Rear Upper back of engine has a oil leak

Offside Front abs wire slightly damaged but works

Fail 12 Jun 2018 98,641 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Upper back of engine has a oil leak

Offside Front abs wire slightly damaged but works

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/valve stem damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 91,474 miles

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

Fail 20 Jun 2017 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front steering arm slight play

Nearside Front tyre worn low outer edge on limit cut in tread

Offside Front tyre worn outer edge

both rear tyres misshaped inner edge

Pass 3 Jun 2016 78,939 miles

all brake discs worn and corroded

all brake pads low

Pass 21 May 2015 69,799 miles

Sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2014 57,941 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2013 48,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,580 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 May 2011 32,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 27 May 2011 32,028 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KS08 YMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YMO, 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 YMO registered?

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

Is KS08 YMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YMO shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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