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KV08 TPZ

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2021
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

118,188 mi
Last recorded118,188 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid97,968 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 118,188 miles

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flex section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside & nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Offside & nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside & nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Offside & nearside hub mounted bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 114,191 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all on vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 102,952 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 87,556 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 74,539 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 56,442 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 56,442 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 40,642 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 31,738 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 20,375 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 17,603 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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KV08 TPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KV08 TPZ, 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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KV08 TPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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