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KU08 LRL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,079 mi
Last recorded141,079 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2022 141,079 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2022 141,038 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 140,912 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 135,044 miles
Pass 23 May 2019 113,789 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 101,833 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 77,788 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 70,831 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)

Fail 26 Feb 2015 70,831 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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 10 Feb 2014 56,344 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,163 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 37,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,978 miles

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

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

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 LRL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 LRL, 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 LRL registered?

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

Is KU08 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 LRL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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