MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Both front tyres worn low & smooth on edges
Engine noise evident
Hard to pass emissions test
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack - n/s worse
Rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear number plate in poor condition
minor mark in mid/rear seal belt webbing
slight play in steering rack
wear noted in rear suspension bushes - serviceable at present
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear number plate in poor condition
minor mark in mid/rear seal belt webbing
slight play in steering rack
wear noted in rear suspension bushes - serviceable at present
buckle in n/s/r wheel rim
exhaust heatshields partially insecure
exhaust leak from front flexy pipe
exhaust mounts rusty
front coil springs corroded
front number plate in poor condition
minor damage to centre rear seat belt
n/s mirror glass in poor condition
slight play in n/s steering rack
windscreen chipped and scratched
dampness around fuel filter
front number plate deteriorated
minor damage centre rear seatbelt webbing
n/s/f door mirror glass damaged
front number plate fadded
rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition
surface rust starting front coil springs
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate fadded
rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition
surface rust starting front coil springs
front number plate in poor condition
front pads very low
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front number plate in poor condition
front pads very low
slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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KW08 MBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 KW08 MBX, 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 MBX registered?
KW08 MBX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.
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