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KU58 UNK

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2022
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,127 mi
Last recorded118,127 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU58 UNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2021 118,127 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 118,307 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting fractured strut top mount (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s & o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2020 117,362 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 117,360 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 115,891 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 111,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2017 102,829 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

both front tyres low on tread.

Pass 7 Nov 2016 198,377 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 190,194 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear 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 11 Oct 2012 117,042 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 78,793 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 78,793 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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KU58 UNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.6% with a typical mileage of 97,968 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KU58 UNK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KU58 UNK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 24 September 2008.

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