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KU57 YTS

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2018
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

111,045 mi
Last recorded111,045 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 111,045 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Fail 3 Mar 2017 110,856 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box missing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre valve cracking and perishing

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Towbar component slightly damaged (6.6.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 103,928 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose around exhaust

Under trays Fitted

Fail 9 Mar 2016 103,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Rear exhaust heat sheild loose around exhaust

Under trays Fitted

Pass 6 Mar 2015 92,172 miles

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

Fail 28 Feb 2015 91,975 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 82,001 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2013 65,511 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 54,358 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 54,323 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 37,063 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 YTS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YTS, 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 YTS registered?

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

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