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DE08 KYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,014 mi
Last recorded131,014 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE08 KYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2023 131,014 miles

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))

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2023 131,007 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2022 119,791 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2022 119,725 miles

Nearside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 110,304 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2021 110,304 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2020 105,122 miles

boot wont open

Pass 13 Jun 2019 96,670 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 86,444 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 12 Jun 2017 77,025 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2017 77,025 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre abnormal wear on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 May 2016 66,972 miles

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

Fail 23 May 2016 66,972 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2015 56,383 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 47,179 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2014 47,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2014 45,303 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre cuts in inner and outer sidewalls

Pass 28 Feb 2013 40,512 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 33,541 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 26,411 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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DE08 KYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DE08 KYC, 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 DE08 KYC registered?

DE08 KYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2008.

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