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KR08 EKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

160,786 mi
Last recorded160,786 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2023 160,786 miles

Nearside Front Inner arch liner slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 160,705 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened shock top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner arch liner slightly insecure

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing borderline (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear shock top mount corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2022 151,353 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 134,026 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 134,025 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2018 126,414 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 117,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,602 miles

Rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Apr 2015 79,915 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 70,429 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2014 70,429 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,238 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 47,028 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 32,536 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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KR08 EKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KR08 EKX, 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 KR08 EKX registered?

KR08 EKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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