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KS08 YNT

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

147,243 mi
Last recorded147,243 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 147,243 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

offside front and both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 17 Aug 2021 147,243 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

offside front and both rear shock absorbers corroded

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 11 Sep 2020 137,969 miles

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres have various cuts but no cords exposed

rear coil springs rusty

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 137,969 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

both front tyre wearing on inner edge

both rear tyre worn on inner edge

both rear tyres have various cuts but no cords exposed

rear coil springs rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2019 126,289 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (knuckle joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dampness on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides peished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 126,289 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play rose joint (knuckle joint) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil dampness on gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush both sides peished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view various small chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,709 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 95,649 miles

Both Front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 30 Aug 2017 95,646 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both Front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 18 Aug 2016 79,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2+ mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,192 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,029 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 54,483 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 47,097 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2011 34,250 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 34,250 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 23,177 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 YNT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 YNT, 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 YNT registered?

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

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