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KW08 LYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2022
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,927 mi
Last recorded115,927 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 LYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2021 115,927 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2020 108,970 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 100,631 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2019 100,628 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 90,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 90,947 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 82,145 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 79,531 miles

Offside Rear Outer child seat fitted to adult seatbelt.

Pass 2 Jun 2015 74,785 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 68,938 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 68,289 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Apr 2014 68,289 miles

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 56,531 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 46,800 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 32,994 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

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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KW08 LYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 KW08 LYD, 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 KW08 LYD registered?

KW08 LYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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