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KM08 UWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

119,926 mi
Last recorded119,926 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 119,926 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2020 119,926 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2019 117,010 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 112,191 miles

covers obscuring some components

Fail 15 Apr 2019 112,171 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

covers obscuring some components

Pass 26 Apr 2018 101,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 89,855 miles

covers obscuring some components

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

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

Front wiper blades leaving smeers and noisy in operation

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack input shaft flange (2.3.3b)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Mar 2016 77,787 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 66,154 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 May 2014 54,556 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 May 2014 54,556 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 May 2013 39,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 May 2013 39,093 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2012 23,224 miles

too clean for emissions reading

Pass 20 Apr 2011 17,624 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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KM08 UWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 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 KM08 UWP, 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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KM08 UWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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