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KS08 YNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2025
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,919 mi
Last recorded167,919 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2024 167,919 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2023 159,016 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 153,900 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2021 148,289 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 143,005 miles

Front Lower Both front Radiator mounts corroded through

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2020 143,000 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Lower Both front Radiator mounts corroded through

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 131,871 miles
Pass 15 May 2018 120,450 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 109,169 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit NOTE ALL FOUR ARE WORN ON THE EDGES OK AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 98,844 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 86,976 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 75,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 64,680 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 53,358 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 37,576 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 YNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 YNU, 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 YNU registered?

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

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