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KL08 PBU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,992 mi
Last recorded121,992 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 PBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 121,992 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 113,287 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 113,287 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 101,760 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit x 2 (4.1.E.1)

emission has to clean to detect

Pass 4 Jan 2016 94,346 miles

Nearside Front cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 85,710 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 85,710 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2013 74,174 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 66,117 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 54,996 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 53,666 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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KL08 PBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KL08 PBU, 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 KL08 PBU registered?

KL08 PBU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

Is KL08 PBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL08 PBU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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