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K12 SXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,055 mi
Last recorded156,055 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK12 SXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2023 156,055 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2023 147,802 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2023 147,802 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2022 141,596 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2021 141,596 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Sticker (3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel system component leaking Filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front leaking (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn badly on shoulder & perished NEEDS REPLACING (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn badly on shoulders NEED REPLACING 235-45-17 (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 134,230 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 134,230 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases egr (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 125,043 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 117,200 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 114,259 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2016 104,029 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 92,393 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 83,137 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 73,372 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 57,170 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 38,962 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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K12 SXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 K12 SXC, 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 K12 SXC registered?

K12 SXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2008.

Is K12 SXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for K12 SXC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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