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KT08 AAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

156,429 mi
Last recorded156,429 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 AAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 156,429 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 12 Dec 2024 155,803 miles

Emissions unable to be completed exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing at front flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 141,192 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 133,295 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 125,918 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in rear d bush on anti roll bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 114,091 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2020 114,091 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2019 99,859 miles

power assisted leak on rack

Pass 1 Jun 2018 94,606 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 88,676 miles
Fail 30 May 2017 88,676 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 25 May 2016 82,547 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2015 75,353 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 66,022 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2014 66,020 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 54,830 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 44,560 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 33,194 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 AAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AAK, 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 KT08 AAK registered?

KT08 AAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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