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KR08 RBO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,270 mi
Last recorded169,270 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 RBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 169,270 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 161,354 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2019 161,354 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2018 155,109 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 144,731 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 144,731 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc o/s inner cv boot (2.5.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working n/s rear (1.1.C.1d)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords n/s rear (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 135,519 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded o/s n/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 127,589 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 119,469 miles

4x discs worn

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 108,485 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jun 2013 108,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

o/s front brake lazy

Pass 25 Jun 2012 97,686 miles

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

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Fail 25 Jun 2012 97,686 miles

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)

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

nearside rear tyre bald on edge

Pass 1 Jul 2011 83,724 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 RBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

KR08 RBO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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