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KT08 AAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,135 mi
Last recorded99,135 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 AAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2024 99,135 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam All main beam not working (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view DIscoloured (3.3 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 93,160 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2023 93,160 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2021 89,698 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,378 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2020 85,338 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror faded (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 84,035 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2018 80,282 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 70,659 miles

all 4tyres on wear band limit and wearing on edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 64,095 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 51,806 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 40,655 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2013 30,249 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 19,328 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 13,603 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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KT08 AAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KT08 AAJ, 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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KT08 AAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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