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KT08 AFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,824 mi
Last recorded107,824 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2022 107,824 miles

Both front tyres have inner edge wear.

Engine warning light illuminated. [Vehicle pre 01/07/2008].

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

TPMS light illuminated.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 97,160 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear ( see failure above ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Fail 11 Oct 2021 97,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy edge wear ( see failure above ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust heat shield loose

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 1 Oct 2020 83,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

time for service message on

Fail 30 Sep 2020 83,015 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing and general wear @3mm ( limit 1.6mm ) (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall/tread cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

time for service message on

Pass 11 Oct 2019 78,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

engine oil above maximum level

time for service message on

tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp on

Pass 19 Oct 2018 73,467 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

TPMS warning lamp on

time for service message on

Fail 19 Oct 2018 73,467 miles

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

TPMS warning lamp on

offside stop lamp failure warning on

time for service message on

Pass 30 Oct 2017 68,020 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Nov 2016 61,562 miles

engine oil above maximum level

Pass 30 Oct 2015 56,155 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cuts in tread ( suspect close to cords ) and wear @4mm

engine oil above maximum level

items removed from centre drivers view prior to test

recom' service and replacement tyres( re above advisories )

service lamp/message on

sill and engine covers fitted

Pass 7 Nov 2014 51,762 miles

all tyres have edge wear.

extensive plastic covers fitted at underbody and sills.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 46,796 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

engine and sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

rear brake pads wearing thin ( offside ) recom replacement ))

Pass 27 Nov 2012 41,542 miles

imbalance at front brakes just pass

suspect rear brake pads wear

Fail 26 Nov 2012 41,534 miles

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

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

imbalance at front brakes just pass

secondary catch stiff operation

suspect rear brake pads wear

Pass 15 Jun 2011 29,414 miles

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted to vehicle

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 AFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

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