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KU57 YTE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

171,523 mi
Last recorded171,523 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2024 171,523 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 171,413 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 20 Jan 2023 150,655 miles

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn nearside & offside radius bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,189 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 116,971 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2021 116,970 miles

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

Offside Front Upper 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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 105,760 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 94,739 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2018 83,016 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 83,016 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2017 73,258 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 73,258 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 62,465 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 52,474 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2014 44,867 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 36,487 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 29,308 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2011 26,189 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 26,189 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Dec 2010 14,286 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 YTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YTE, 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 YTE registered?

KU57 YTE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2008.

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