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KS08 YRE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2020
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

95,842 mi
Last recorded95,842 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YRE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2019 95,842 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 95,782 miles

Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both n/s & o/s droplink (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

n/s/r tyre close to limit

oil leak

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 2 Mar 2018 84,922 miles

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

Fail 1 Mar 2018 84,921 miles

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

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

Wheel bolt(s) missing all (4.2.A.1e)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,269 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 53,740 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 45,152 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2013 41,370 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 34,523 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 26,300 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 YRE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YRE, 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 YRE registered?

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

Is KS08 YRE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YRE shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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