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KM08 UYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,609 mi
Last recorded82,609 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2017 82,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

n/s/f strut top bearing stiff/noisey

Fail 14 Feb 2017 82,609 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake discs slightly worn/pitted

n/s/f strut top bearing stiff/noisey

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,032 miles

n/s/f strut top mount/bearing slightly noisey

Fail 8 Feb 2016 74,032 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

n/s/f strut top mount/bearing slightly noisey

Pass 5 Feb 2015 63,434 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 55,528 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 45,284 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 45,284 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 36,153 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly grooved/worn

Pass 17 Feb 2011 24,719 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 UYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 UYD registered?

KM08 UYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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