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KM08 UYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

140,084 mi
Last recorded140,084 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UYC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2020 140,084 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2019 134,655 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 30 Oct 2019 134,634 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Nov 2018 127,024 miles

n/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage

rear tyres under inflated

slight blow from front exhaust pipe

slight play in o/s/f link arm

n/s/r tyre has flat spot in tread

Fail 22 Nov 2018 127,024 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

n/s/r tyre has inner sidewall damage

rear tyres under inflated

slight blow from front exhaust pipe

slight play in o/s/f link arm

n/s/r tyre has flat spot in tread

Pass 20 Nov 2017 118,518 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 110,432 miles

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

Full inspection of under vehicle and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted

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

Pass 30 Jan 2016 94,056 miles

Full inspection of under body and under bonnet components not possible, covers fitted.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 79,085 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 63,256 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,256 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,874 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 33,484 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

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 UYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KM08 UYC, 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 KM08 UYC registered?

KM08 UYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 UYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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