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KR08 NXU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

127,608 mi
Last recorded127,608 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 127,608 miles

Engine management light on

Nail in tyre x3 ()

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

Nearside Rear brake pads getting low

Offside Front drop link slight play

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 118,360 miles

Nearside Rear Outer pads starting to get low

Fail 25 Apr 2019 118,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer pads starting to get low

Pass 6 Apr 2018 110,542 miles

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

off side tyre tread getting low

Pass 4 Apr 2017 103,487 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 97,326 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 92,375 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 86,400 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 76,410 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 76,410 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 59,779 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 59,779 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 42,881 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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 NXU 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 76.9%.

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 NXU, 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 NXU registered?

KR08 NXU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KR08 NXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 NXU shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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