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K24 MRG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,779 mi
Last recorded139,779 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK24 MRG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 139,779 miles

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

Fail 2 Feb 2024 139,777 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake back plate corroded

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front brake back plate corroded

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

brake fluid level nearing min

Pass 10 Feb 2023 126,641 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Rear backing plates corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2023 126,535 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Rear backing plates corroded

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Jan 2022 116,468 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 99,372 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2018 83,647 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 74,892 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 67,844 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 61,481 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2014 53,786 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 45,912 miles

offside rear tyre splitting

Pass 11 Jul 2012 37,277 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 27,397 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 27,397 miles

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

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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K24 MRG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc 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 K24 MRG, 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 K24 MRG registered?

K24 MRG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

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