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KS08 YRK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

136,254 mi
Last recorded136,254 miles
Recorded on15 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2026 136,254 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH tyres bald/flaking - no cords showing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF / OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Dampers corroded casings and upper mounts - BOTH

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded BOTH (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2025 132,114 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF / OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shocker mounts corroded - Both

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 124,493 miles

Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSF / OSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D - bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Upper BOTH rear shocker mounts corroded

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR / NSR trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 May 2023 114,625 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre edge worn - 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre sidewall perished 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated OSF / NSF (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement OSR/NSR upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper BOTH suspension top mounts corroded

Pass 1 Jun 2022 108,468 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR / OSR upper trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 98,505 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 92,377 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2020 92,377 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2019 85,054 miles

Front BOTH - Drive shaft joint constant velocity boots slightly deteriorated - outer

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive Top mount deteriorated (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 76,922 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH - outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 76,919 miles

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

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH - outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 69,259 miles

Brake pipe unions corroded up by fuel tank

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

Fail 30 Jun 2017 69,259 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured Shock absorber top mount cracked/broken (2.4.A.3)

Brake pipe unions corroded up by fuel tank

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 61,844 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2016 61,799 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 52,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 7 May 2015 51,626 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 51,626 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 45,307 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 38,634 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2012 32,340 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 YRK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YRK, 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 YRK registered?

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

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