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KM08 UYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,219 mi
Last recorded131,219 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 131,219 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Mar 2021 131,089 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Emissions not tested major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 121,078 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,036 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2018 101,222 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2018 101,220 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 98,377 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 3 Nov 2017 98,377 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play track rod joint (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre found low on pressure

Pass 25 Nov 2016 94,879 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2016 94,888 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER HOUSING LEAKING (7.2.3)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 91,356 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 85,921 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 72,396 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,656 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 49,968 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 34,306 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 UYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYO, 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 UYO registered?

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

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