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DV08 KFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

174,131 mi
Last recorded174,131 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KFJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 174,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Apr 2016 166,368 miles

brake fluid low in resevoir

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

o/s/r tyre read distorted

oily residue on steering rack

rear brake pads excessively low

rear discs corroded

various stonechips in windscreen

Fail 29 Mar 2016 165,520 miles

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

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

oily residue on steering rack

rear brake pads excessively low

rear discs corroded

various stonechips in windscreen

brake fluid low in resevoir

coil springs corroded

eml illuminated

o/s/r tyre read distorted

Pass 8 Apr 2015 143,298 miles

Brake fluid level low

Chips in windscreen

Nearside drop link ball joint dust cover perished

Rear discs corroded and worn

Slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Fail 31 Mar 2015 142,879 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Brake fluid level low

Chips in windscreen

Nearside drop link ball joint dust cover perished

Rear discs corroded and worn

Slight bind on the nearside rear wheel

Pass 3 Apr 2014 119,763 miles

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

power steering slight fluid leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 119,763 miles

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

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

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

power steering slight fluid leak

Pass 8 Apr 2013 97,674 miles

chip in screen

engine has a possible noisey bearing, suggets investigated

ns wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,662 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn probably below service limit

Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,662 miles

Nearside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front brake discs worn probably below service limit

Pass 12 Apr 2011 49,280 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 48,939 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DV08 KFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DV08 KFJ, 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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DV08 KFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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