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K3 AYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,897 mi
Last recorded106,897 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK3 AYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 106,897 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2015 106,897 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

osr tyre split

Pass 16 Jul 2014 91,908 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 16 Jul 2014 91,908 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Jul 2013 78,147 miles

slight play in n/s/r suspension

Pass 10 Jul 2012 66,624 miles

o/s & n/s rear seatbelts not tested as childsets fitted

Pass 17 Feb 2011 56,888 miles

N/S/R tyre badly worn on outer side wall. ADVISE TYRE!

Fail 17 Feb 2011 56,888 miles

N/S/R tyre badly worn on outer side wall. ADVISE TYRE!

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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K3 AYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K3 AYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K3 AYU registered?

K3 AYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is K3 AYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for K3 AYU shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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