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KS08 YNX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

89,792 mi
Last recorded89,792 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 89,792 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 83,322 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2024 77,509 miles

Exhaust system/Rear Suspension arms slightly corroded

Fail 3 May 2024 77,509 miles

Exhaust system/Rear Suspension arms slightly corroded

Headlamp aim too low Offside/Nearside front (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2023 75,177 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Pass 30 Jul 2019 74,482 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 70,335 miles

Drivers wiper blade torn but still clearing the screen

Pass 24 Jul 2017 65,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 59,610 miles

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

Slight free play on the o/s/f track rod

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,043 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 53,043 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2014 44,224 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 44,224 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 37,540 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 28,430 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 21,315 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewall

Fail 5 Aug 2011 21,315 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f tyre slightly perished on sidewall

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 YNX 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 76.5%.

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 YNX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KS08 YNX?

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What year was KS08 YNX registered?

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

Is KS08 YNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YNX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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