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KS08 YOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

180,755 mi
Last recorded180,755 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 180,755 miles

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Jacking blocks missing , Nearside front & Offside rear

Note ; Oil around P.A.S. Reservoir , suspect has been overfilled

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

Tyres ; Tread uneven at inner areas , Nearside rear & Offside rear , slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Mar 2019 180,750 miles

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

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

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

Note ; Engine / bay covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; Headlamp aim will require recheck at retest

Note ; Jacking blocks missing , Nearside front & Offside rear

Note ; Oil around P.A.S. Reservoir , suspect has been overfilled

Note ; Suspension coil springs should be replaced as a matched pair to ensure even ride & height

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

Tyres ; Tread uneven at inner areas , Nearside rear & Offside rear , slightly out of shape

Pass 14 Mar 2018 163,327 miles

Note ; Jacking blocks missing , Nearside front & Offside rear

Note ; Sill cover damaged , Nearside front

Oil leaks ; Oil around P.A.S. reservoir & gearbox

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link ball joint has slight play & seal has a minor split

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 12 Mar 2018 163,174 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement parking brake lever at caliper (3.5.1k)

Brakes ; Brake disc slightly restricted rotation , Offside rear

Brakes ; Imbalance , Front & Rear brakes 10 % , Parking brakes 45 % ( offside lower )

Note ; Jacking blocks missing , Nearside front & Offside rear

Note ; Sill cover damaged , Nearside front

Oil leaks ; Oil around P.A.S. reservoir & gearbox

Suspension ; Anti-roll bar link ball joint has slight play & seal has a minor split

Various covers , under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 28 Mar 2017 146,417 miles

Note ; Jacking blocks missing n/s/f & o/s/r

Note ; Sill moulding damaged n/s/f

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Steering ; Fluid around P.A.S. reservoir , suspect was overfilled

Various covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 24 Mar 2017 146,414 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort 38 (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement park lever at caliper (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

Note ; Jacking blocks missing n/s/f & o/s/r

Note ; Sill moulding damaged n/s/f

Registration ; Front number plate deteriorated

Steering ; Fluid around P.A.S. reservoir , suspect was overfilled

Various covers under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 21 Mar 2016 125,942 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine oily

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cut in tread, no chords showing at time of test.

Fail 21 Mar 2016 125,942 miles

Engine covers fitted

Engine oily

Exhaust system slightly corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has deep cut in tread, no chords showing at time of test.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 106,635 miles

Engine cover / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; n/s/f jacking block missing

Fail 28 Mar 2015 106,633 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine cover / various covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Note ; n/s/f jacking block missing

Pass 21 Mar 2014 96,577 miles

Brakes ; front & rear brake discs co9rroding

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play

Tyres ; o/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r valve stems perished

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Fail 17 Mar 2014 96,574 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Brakes ; front & rear brake discs co9rroding

Suspension ; n/s/f lower arm ball joint has slight play

Tyres ; o/s/f , n/s/r & o/s/r valve stems perished

Various covers / under guards & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,445 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,346 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 40,769 miles

front brake discs pitted

Fail 21 Mar 2011 40,769 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front brake discs pitted

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 YOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 YOG, 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 YOG registered?

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

Is KS08 YOG safe to buy?

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