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KU08 RGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,297 mi
Last recorded148,297 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 RGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2022 148,297 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2022 148,297 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive engine/box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 145,532 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 22 Sep 2021 145,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 139,347 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 139,347 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 128,666 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 120,801 miles

Central brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated MARKS ON OUTER CASING NOT SHOWING ANY BRAIDED SECTION (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 6 Apr 2018 120,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake performance not tested STUCK ON (3.7.A.1)

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

Central brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS FRONT & REAR (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated MARKS ON OUTER CASING NOT SHOWING ANY BRAIDED SECTION (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 116,104 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 106,257 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,833 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 79,333 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 60,839 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 42,930 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 41,694 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 30,765 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 RGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RGZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 RGZ registered?

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

Is KU08 RGZ safe to buy?

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