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KR08 EMJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,054 mi
Last recorded118,054 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EMJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2024 118,054 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Dec 2023 114,498 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2023 114,498 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 110,349 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2021 107,001 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 102,941 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2020 102,941 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2019 99,552 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2019 99,552 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,245 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 94,245 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 90,613 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 86,682 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component suspect sensor on base of column (2.3.3b)

Pass 11 Dec 2015 82,901 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 82,900 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 76,372 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2013 65,693 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 58,303 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 50,729 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 41,191 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 41,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 EMJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KR08 EMJ registered?

KR08 EMJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KR08 EMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 EMJ shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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