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KS08 YNE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

145,947 mi
Last recorded145,947 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2024 145,947 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2023 134,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2022 132,771 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 131,352 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 129,241 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 122,557 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 122,545 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))

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 114,690 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 106,438 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 106,429 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in tread showing cords (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 May 2015 98,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2014 86,029 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 73,982 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 73,982 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 60,445 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 60,445 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 May 2011 47,646 miles

handbrake close too limit

Fail 26 May 2011 47,646 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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 YNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 YNE, 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 YNE registered?

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

Is KS08 YNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YNE shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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