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KS08 YNY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,411 mi
Last recorded115,411 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread grooves

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear both shock absorbers top alloy mountings eroding away

Fail 23 Jan 2020 115,411 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer clamp missing and exhaust insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear tyre splitting in tread grooves

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear both shock absorbers top alloy mountings eroding away

Pass 17 Nov 2018 107,434 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 93,763 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2016 76,341 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

mil lamp on at dash

Fail 8 Jun 2016 76,339 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

rear brake excessively fluctuating both rear (3.7.B.3)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rear (3.6.B.4e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe corroded (7.1.2)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

mil lamp on at dash

Pass 20 May 2015 67,688 miles

both rear brake discs are corroded & worn

e.m.l. on at dash

Fail 20 May 2015 67,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs are corroded & worn

e.m.l. on at dash

wheel alignment reqd

Pass 12 Jun 2014 61,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 50,933 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

e.m.l on at dash

Pass 29 May 2012 41,600 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2011 33,601 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 YNY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YNY, 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

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What year was KS08 YNY registered?

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

Is KS08 YNY safe to buy?

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