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KS08 YRA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

132,120 mi
Last recorded132,120 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 132,120 miles

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 128,800 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2025 128,800 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2024 125,065 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2023 121,231 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 117,057 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight sidewall damage & perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Headlamp lens slightly cloudy. (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2021 112,254 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 107,128 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 101,500 miles

Nearside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres low on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres low on inner & outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,513 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2017 88,913 miles

Front Both front tyre treads getting low.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 82,541 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,301 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 65,197 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 58,386 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 58,373 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 May 2012 48,390 miles

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)

Pass 25 May 2011 36,015 miles

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inside edge

Fail 25 May 2011 36,015 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have uneven tread wear on inside edge

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 YRA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

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

Is KS08 YRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YRA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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