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KS08 YNF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

158,910 mi
Last recorded158,910 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 158,910 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper insecure

Fail 8 Oct 2024 158,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH (5.3.2 (b))

front bumper insecure

Pass 9 Oct 2023 143,866 miles

Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2022 130,592 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Underbody and underbody components slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2021 123,665 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 120,615 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2019 117,094 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2018 113,526 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2017 111,044 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 111,041 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 107,772 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 102,942 miles

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

both front tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

Fail 7 May 2015 102,942 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both front tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Jun 2014 89,790 miles

slight scratches in windscreen

Pass 3 Jun 2013 72,594 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 56,618 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,858 miles

all four tyres worn close to manufacture wear markers

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 YNF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 YNF, 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 YNF registered?

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

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The MOT history for KS08 YNF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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