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KM08 TCY

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

168,196 mi
Last recorded168,196 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TCY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2021 168,196 miles

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

oil leak.

Pass 20 Feb 2020 151,659 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 142,292 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,530 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2018 134,475 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 126,843 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2016 118,088 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 109,390 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

nearside headlight image poor(condensation in unit)

rear silencer heat shield insecure

Pass 6 Mar 2014 102,412 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 102,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 93,549 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Feb 2013 93,549 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/R Tyre has Slight Cracking On Treadf & Wearing On Inner Edge.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2012 79,741 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 79,741 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2011 50,119 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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KM08 TCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 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 Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM08 TCY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KM08 TCY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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