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KY08 ZYF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

167,920 mi
Last recorded167,920 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 167,920 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2026 167,511 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 153,380 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 139,893 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2024 139,893 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 132,880 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 124,962 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2022 124,960 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 115,217 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Rear brake pads are more than half worn

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

Pass 20 Mar 2020 110,471 miles

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Slight dampness around the steering rack area

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding

Pass 11 Mar 2019 96,679 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are getting very low

Slight dampness around the steering rack area

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding

Fail 11 Mar 2019 96,679 miles

ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT

Brake pedal is slightly spongy

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading

Front brake pads are getting very low

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

Slight dampness around the steering rack area

Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area

couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B

front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding

Pass 29 Mar 2018 85,378 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 21 Mar 2018 84,945 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 68,984 miles

Emissions are too clean to get a reading

Engine covers & under trays are fitted

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 21 Mar 2016 54,242 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,992 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 36,720 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 32,867 miles

n/s/r seat belt latch has broken casing but still functions correctly

Pass 28 Mar 2012 28,472 miles

n/s/r seat belt catch has a broken casing

Pass 22 Mar 2011 22,064 miles

n/s/r seat belt latch has broken casing

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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KY08 ZYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KY08 ZYF, 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 KY08 ZYF registered?

KY08 ZYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KY08 ZYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZYF shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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