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KV08 TPY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

162,018 mi
Last recorded162,018 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TPY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2022 162,018 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2020 157,194 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2020 157,194 miles

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

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2019 145,794 miles

offside and nearside rear tailing arm bushes have slight wear but not considered excessive

Pass 16 Jul 2018 135,982 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 128,139 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X 2 ()

EML on

Rear trailing arm bushes cracking slightly

Pass 28 Jun 2016 119,514 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 119,514 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working both side-lights (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 109,586 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 109,586 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 97,450 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Feb 2014 97,448 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,241 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 48,072 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2012 48,072 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 35,762 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 35,762 miles

Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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KV08 TPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KV08 TPY, 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 KV08 TPY registered?

KV08 TPY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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