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KR08 ENM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

182,853 mi
Last recorded182,853 miles
Recorded on18 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 May 2018 182,853 miles

Fuel filler flap door missing

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 1 May 2018 182,198 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release both (5.2.5a)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low can't be manually adjusted (1.8)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2017 151,792 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 151,545 miles

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 113,440 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 88,640 miles

Nail in n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

Rear brake pads low

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2015 88,640 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in n/s/r o/s/r and n/s/f tyres

Rear brake pads low

n/s/r brake disc corroded

Pass 18 Dec 2013 70,551 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 70,551 miles

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

Fail 31 Dec 2012 62,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2012 62,105 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2011 49,814 miles

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

Fail 30 Dec 2011 49,814 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

n/s/f seat belt slow to retract

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 ENM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 ENM, 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 ENM registered?

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

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