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KT08 ACV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

147,031 mi
Last recorded147,031 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 ACV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 147,031 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 147,022 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 126,013 miles

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

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

Offside body damage

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2018 114,061 miles
Fail 29 May 2018 114,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2017 99,772 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 23 May 2016 83,115 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Rear tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 65,671 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 51,144 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,493 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2014 50,493 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 32,764 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 28,375 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 20,921 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 ACV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 KT08 ACV, 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 ACV registered?

KT08 ACV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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