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KU08 LRJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,225 mi
Last recorded102,225 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LRJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2017 102,225 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 102,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edges on both sides (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 93,298 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 83,265 miles

Rear both tyres slight high parts in tread nail nsr

Fail 24 Sep 2015 83,265 miles

Rear both tyres slight high parts in tread nail nsr

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 66,770 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 54,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 29 Sep 2012 42,798 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 23,489 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 LRJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 KU08 LRJ, 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 LRJ registered?

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

Is KU08 LRJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 LRJ shows 9 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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