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KR08 ELO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

123,711 mi
Last recorded123,711 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 123,711 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2019 123,711 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 118,988 miles

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,987 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight exhaust blow from front flexi pipe

Pass 1 Jul 2017 98,816 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2016 75,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 75,124 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 67,041 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 58,931 miles

possable power steering leak at rack

Pass 23 Apr 2013 50,429 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 37,987 miles

Both front tyre treads distorted.

Front windscreen chipped outside of swept area.

Pass 19 May 2011 25,758 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 ELO 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 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 KR08 ELO, 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 ELO registered?

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

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