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KU08 RHX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2024
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

103,080 mi
Last recorded103,080 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 RHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2023 103,080 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Apr 2021 102,810 miles

tpms lamp on

Fail 26 Apr 2021 102,810 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 May 2018 96,633 miles

discs showing signs of surface rust

Pass 16 May 2017 96,205 miles

all discs light corrosion.

washer fluid to drivers side poor.

Fail 16 May 2017 96,200 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

all discs light corrosion.

washer fluid to drivers side poor.

Pass 24 May 2016 89,147 miles

n/s/f tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Pass 24 May 2016 89,147 miles

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 May 2016 89,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

N/S/F tyre is wearing on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 May 2015 70,801 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 61,039 miles
Fail 8 May 2014 61,039 miles

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

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

rec wheel alignment check

Pass 28 Feb 2013 45,942 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 29,518 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 16,631 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 16,592 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

adv on offside front tyer worn below 16m on inner edge and close to cords

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 RHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 RHX, 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 RHX registered?

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

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