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136,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
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))
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated BOTH - outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
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))
Brake pipe unions corroded up by fuel tank
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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KS08 YRK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.
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