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KP08 CNA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,555 mi
Last recorded147,555 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 CNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 147,555 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 147,555 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn arb d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Dec 2019 147,258 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front door handle loose but door still opens

Fail 13 Dec 2019 147,258 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive slight leak at gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front door handle loose but door still opens

Pass 5 Dec 2018 145,196 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 137,994 miles

rear axel bushes

Pass 29 Nov 2016 119,801 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 100,362 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 83,715 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 74,266 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 74,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,425 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 56,425 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 17 Mar 2011 34,507 miles

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

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

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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KP08 CNA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KP08 CNA, 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 KP08 CNA registered?

KP08 CNA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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