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KU57 YTG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,885 mi
Last recorded147,885 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2022 147,885 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight exhaust leak at flexible joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Feb 2021 142,156 miles

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body cover fitted

Fail 8 Feb 2021 142,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working both front (3.5 (a))

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

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under body cover fitted

Pass 18 Feb 2020 138,132 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 138,132 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 127,961 miles

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

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body covers fitted.

Fail 6 Feb 2019 127,961 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Engine cover fitted.

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under body covers fitted.

Pass 15 Feb 2018 118,534 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine bay covers fitted

under body covers fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2017 109,051 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2017 109,051 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 25 Feb 2016 99,487 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Fail 24 Feb 2016 99,829 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

under body covers fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2015 88,581 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 74,691 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2013 61,622 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Feb 2013 61,622 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 46,941 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 46,941 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 32,219 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 YTG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YTG, 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 YTG registered?

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

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