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KS08 YNJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

133,310 mi
Last recorded133,310 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2021 133,310 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 13 Nov 2020 129,051 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2020 128,997 miles

Fuel hose leaking injector spill pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Macpherson strut (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))

Pass 7 May 2019 120,350 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 8 May 2018 111,757 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 101,125 miles

Rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 29 Apr 2016 88,158 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 88,158 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 87,430 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 75,274 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 61,770 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Nov 2013 61,696 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 48,745 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 28,826 miles

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 YNJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YNJ, 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 YNJ registered?

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

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