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KU08 LBK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

274,896 mi
Last recorded274,896 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LBK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 274,896 miles

Bolt Missing From Offside Driveshaft Support

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 274,896 miles

Bolt Missing From Offside Driveshaft Support

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside And Offside Rear Upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 227,303 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2017 193,863 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 157,568 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Nearside And Offside (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 115,615 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2015 74,826 miles

o/s + n/s rear tyre have tiny cracks on top thread

Pass 10 Dec 2014 69,395 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 61,029 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2013 53,126 miles

uneven wear on inner edge of rear tyres

Pass 31 Jan 2012 44,747 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

rear tyres have uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 28 Feb 2011 35,011 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 LBK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KU08 LBK, 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 LBK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KU08 LBK shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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