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KS08 YRP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,387 mi
Last recorded134,387 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 YRP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2024 134,387 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2023 128,687 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2023 128,672 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 9 Feb 2023 128,654 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 119,494 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 108,596 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

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

both rear lights slight water ingress

Pass 20 Mar 2020 102,337 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm,Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm Front Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 94,544 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 87,758 miles

oil leaking on to the exhaust

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component pipe and rack (2.3.3b)

Rear brakes out of balance

brake pedal slightly spongie

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2017 77,837 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,751 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 64,359 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,349 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 14 May 2014 57,522 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 50,930 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 45,198 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 37,992 miles

both rear brake discs (outer) scored and pitted.

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 YRP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YRP, 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 YRP registered?

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

Is KS08 YRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 YRP shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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