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KR08 ELH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

123,275 mi
Last recorded123,275 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2018 123,275 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 114,924 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2016 108,001 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2016 108,001 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 103,517 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2015 103,488 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,471 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 103,471 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 88,875 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 88,875 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jul 2012 62,088 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 37,021 miles

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

Offside Front 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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KR08 ELH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ELH, 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 ELH registered?

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

Is KR08 ELH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 ELH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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