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KU08 EXG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

161,195 mi
Last recorded161,195 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 161,195 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

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

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

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Fail 13 Jul 2022 161,195 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both

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

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

nsf tyre worn low on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2021 152,711 miles

EML on display,

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged, (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Split, (3.4 (b) (i))

Wiper linkage has play in operation,

Fail 30 Jun 2021 152,711 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inside sidewall , (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust box missing, (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both, (4.1.4 (b))

Heat shield at rear detached,

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Damaged, (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both Split, (3.4 (b) (i))

Wiper linkage has play in operation,

Pass 30 Jun 2020 139,810 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage play, (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 139,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also worn down to safety wear indicators, (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective wiper linkage play, (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease, (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 129,210 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Feb 2019 129,210 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Pipe flexi area, (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak Top casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Top case corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Feb 2018 118,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 23 Feb 2018 118,771 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 107,774 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 92,297 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2015 92,297 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 81,781 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 26 Aug 2014 81,779 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

offside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 30 Aug 2013 71,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 71,202 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2012 59,570 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 42,215 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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KU08 EXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KU08 EXG, 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 KU08 EXG registered?

KU08 EXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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