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KS08 HUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2019
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

185,985 mi
Last recorded185,985 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jan 2018 185,985 miles

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine light on.

top engine covers fitted.

Fail 29 Dec 2017 185,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front chips on windscreen.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine light on.

top engine covers fitted.

Pass 30 Dec 2016 159,572 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2015 138,093 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 112,971 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2014 112,956 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,584 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2013 99,626 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 29 Apr 2013 99,626 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 30 Apr 2012 76,585 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 55,677 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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KS08 HUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HUV, 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 HUV registered?

KS08 HUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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