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KU57 YTJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 24 Aug 2026 78,707 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 26 Aug 2025 77,515 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2024 76,209 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2023 75,383 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2022 74,551 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 73,944 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2020 73,171 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 71,894 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2018 68,555 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 64,634 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 60,337 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 54,977 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,425 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 46,892 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 38,737 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 24,797 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2011 18,772 miles

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

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 YTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KU57 YTJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU57 YTJ registered?

KU57 YTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 February 2008.

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