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YK08 LTA

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

109,221 mi
Last recorded109,221 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK08 LTA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 109,221 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 26 Mar 2026 109,202 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 12 Jan 2026 109,187 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Central heat shield loose

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

sills covered

Pass 2 Jan 2025 103,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

sills covered

Pass 11 Jan 2024 102,709 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2023 98,550 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 94,389 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2021 90,517 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2020 86,391 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2019 83,388 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 80,750 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2017 78,096 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn uneven on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 76,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 73,727 miles

rear tyres warn on inner edge

Pass 27 May 2014 52,314 miles
Fail 27 May 2014 52,314 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 33,839 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 26,396 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 19,734 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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YK08 LTA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 YK08 LTA, 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 YK08 LTA registered?

YK08 LTA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2008.

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