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KU57 YTK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,303 mi
Last recorded119,303 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU57 YTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2024 119,303 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2024 119,280 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both shocks (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 114,343 miles

Front inmer stering arms

Nearside Front shockes corrsion

slight play steering wheel

Fail 23 Mar 2023 114,343 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Front inmer stering arms

Nearside Front shockes corrsion

slight play steering wheel

Pass 24 Feb 2022 111,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged slight corrison on rear calipers (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 107,376 miles

Front both inner sterring arms slight play

Fail 23 Feb 2021 107,376 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front both inner sterring arms slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2020 104,171 miles

Front both steering arms slight play

Fail 13 Feb 2020 104,171 miles

Offside Front Steering column attachment defective nuckel (2.2.2 (d) (i))

Front both steering arms slight play

Pass 21 Feb 2019 99,377 miles

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn joint at steering rack (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 21 Feb 2019 99,377 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Front Steering column top bearing slightly worn joint at steering rack (2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2018 94,074 miles

Front Both tyres unevenly worn

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 88,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 82,703 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 78,102 miles

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

off side rear tyre inner tread slightly worn on edge

Fail 25 Feb 2015 78,102 miles

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

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

off side rear tyre inner tread slightly worn on edge

Pass 31 Jan 2014 68,523 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 68,523 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,879 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 45,562 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 32,248 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 YTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 YTK, 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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KU57 YTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2008.

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