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KT08 AFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,277 mi
Last recorded93,277 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKT08 AFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 93,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 85,051 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2022 78,161 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 71,635 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 66,897 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 66,897 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,112 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 May 2018 59,431 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 31 May 2018 59,427 miles

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

Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 57,953 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 57,950 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 May 2016 53,700 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 51,090 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 51,090 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2014 40,425 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 31,561 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 24,768 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 17,910 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 AFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 AFX, 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 AFX registered?

KT08 AFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

Is KT08 AFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KT08 AFX shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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