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KS08 HME

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,965 mi
Last recorded152,965 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HME
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 152,965 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 152,958 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 144,014 miles

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

Pass 6 Dec 2018 137,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 137,707 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction ENGINE LIGHT ON (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn UPPER AND LOWER (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken AT BASE OF SPRING (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour FADED AND FLASHING WHITE (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 132,344 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 123,962 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 119,831 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2014 112,040 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 104,645 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 104,644 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn uneven

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 3 May 2012 97,093 miles
Fail 3 May 2012 97,093 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 May 2011 89,227 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 May 2011 89,227 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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KS08 HME is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 KS08 HME, 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 KS08 HME registered?

KS08 HME is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2008.

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