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K555 ALR

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,656 mi
Last recorded130,656 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector70,149 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK555 ALR
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2025 130,656 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 128,475 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2020 122,272 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 117,416 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 106,566 miles

Lower All under vehicle brake pipes have protective grease coating so unable to assess condition.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 May 2018 106,559 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Lower All under vehicle brake pipes have protective grease coating so unable to assess condition.

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Feb 2017 95,576 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 95,523 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 83,018 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 71,078 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 59,695 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 59,695 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2012 47,458 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 47,458 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2011 34,678 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 34,678 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector?

Based on 1,145 MOT tests across 151 vehicles.

79.2%
Pass Rate
4,766
Miles/Year
20
Year Lifespan
151
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 16
coil spring broken 13
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 12
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 9
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9
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K555 ALR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 70,149 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 Vector fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 16 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K555 ALR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector typically stays on UK roads for around 20 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K555 ALR registered?

K555 ALR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is K555 ALR safe to buy?

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