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K21 TUR

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,058 mi
Last recorded146,058 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK21 TUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 146,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 130,950 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2020 120,678 miles

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2020 120,678 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit 0.5 Test result 2.19 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Engine undertray fitted obscuring components

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 103,999 miles

Offside Rear wheel rim bent

both front brake discs very badley corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2019 103,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel rim bent

both front brake discs very badley corroded

Pass 23 Mar 2018 93,109 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 90,920 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit +outer shoulder wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2016 75,553 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 65,880 miles

engine management light on

Pass 2 May 2014 55,348 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 May 2013 45,801 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

nearside and offside front tyre treads have splits

offside front jacking pad missing

Pass 16 Apr 2012 35,584 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,954 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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K21 TUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 K21 TUR, 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 K21 TUR registered?

K21 TUR is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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