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KR08 EMV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

183,395 mi
Last recorded183,395 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EMV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 183,395 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2024 183,395 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 169,882 miles

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 157,638 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2021 142,756 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2021 142,753 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2020 127,715 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2019 110,660 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 110,660 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 107,210 miles
Pass 6 May 2017 102,348 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 96,442 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2016 96,442 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 86,857 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 86,857 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 74,196 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 57,948 miles

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

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 2 Apr 2012 45,365 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 32,123 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 EMV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 EMV, 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 EMV registered?

KR08 EMV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 EMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 EMV shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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