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DN08 KTO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 86,668 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2024 86,668 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2023 83,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 79,615 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2022 79,615 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2021 76,147 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 74,666 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 71,624 miles

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

Fail 10 Apr 2019 71,624 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 67,484 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 67,484 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake discs worn

Pass 4 Apr 2017 62,609 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 57,449 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 51,792 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 51,788 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2014 45,879 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 45,876 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

nearside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall and tread (not showing cords)

nearside rear tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall and cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

offside rear tyre has cracks in tread pattern (not showing cords)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 40,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 40,449 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 33,045 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 16,919 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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DN08 KTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc 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 DN08 KTO, 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 DN08 KTO registered?

DN08 KTO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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