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KS08 YOL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

130,364 mi
Last recorded130,364 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YOL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 130,364 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2024 127,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 119,579 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 113,044 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 105,695 miles

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

Offside Front BACK PLATE CORRODED

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 101,670 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 101,652 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2019 94,645 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2018 86,944 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 77,045 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 77,045 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 68,183 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 59,340 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 51,892 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,341 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 32,375 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2011 22,279 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 YOL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YOL, 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 YOL registered?

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

Is KS08 YOL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YOL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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