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KU57 YTB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

164,011 mi
Last recorded164,011 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2026 164,011 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2026 164,010 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides fogged (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 155,774 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Feb 2025 155,736 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides , trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 148,429 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2024 148,392 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Feb 2023 139,223 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexy joint (6.1.2 (a))

both steering rack gaiters twisted

slight leak from steering rack

Pass 28 Feb 2022 130,649 miles

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2021 125,540 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 117,867 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2019 112,963 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2019 112,957 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 108,087 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 103,029 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 103,025 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 98,408 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2016 98,408 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @2MM (225/45R17) (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre has a puncture

Rear tyres wearing unevenly

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 84,922 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroded lip on brake discs

Fail 2 Feb 2015 84,922 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corroded lip on brake discs

Pass 30 Jan 2014 68,753 miles

Nearside Rear 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 11 Feb 2013 53,201 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 53,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2012 36,828 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

offside rear tyre deteriorated slightly

tyre size 225/45/17 94w extra load

Pass 11 Feb 2011 23,745 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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KU57 YTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 KU57 YTB, 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 KU57 YTB registered?

KU57 YTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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