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KS08 YRJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,991 mi
Last recorded128,991 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 128,991 miles
Fail 31 May 2024 128,912 miles

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 123,701 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 119,070 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2022 119,070 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2021 112,876 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 110,376 miles

Offside Front cheap stone

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

Pass 2 Sep 2019 110,279 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2018 108,366 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread lifting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 2 Aug 2018 108,366 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread lifting on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 98,704 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 14 Aug 2017 98,704 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 89,813 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2016 89,812 miles

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,743 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn uneven tread low on inner edges

Fail 17 Aug 2015 79,742 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Upper Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

o/s and n/s/r tyres worn uneven tread low on inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2014 69,291 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 56,291 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2013 56,291 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 46,432 miles

Damage to o/s/r bumper area.

Drivers seat belt starting to fray.

N/S/R tyre starting to split / crack inbetween tread pattern.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2011 36,353 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 YRJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YRJ, 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 YRJ registered?

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

Is KS08 YRJ safe to buy?

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