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K7 KTB

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

49,159 mi
Last recorded49,159 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK7 KTB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 49,159 miles

Air/vacuum reservoir slightly damaged servo pipe (1.1.3 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2025 46,961 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 45,655 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2023 44,303 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 44,269 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 Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 41,956 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2021 36,810 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2020 34,559 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 26,934 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/r17 (5.2.3 (e))

diesel leaking around filter area.

Pass 15 May 2018 21,662 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 21,301 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 21,120 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 20,557 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear brake dicsc corroded

nearside front tyre has several cuts on outer sidewall not showing cords

nearside rear tyre has slight age cracks

offside rear tyre has deep age cracks not showing cords

Pass 2 Jun 2014 19,646 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front tyre has several cuts in outer sidewall (not showing cords)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 18,360 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 15,913 miles

bonnet safety catch is seized

Fail 21 Jun 2011 13,398 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 13,398 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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K7 KTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 K7 KTB, 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 K7 KTB registered?

K7 KTB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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