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KW08 MBX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2019
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

165,228 mi
Last recorded165,228 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 MBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2019 165,228 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 147,608 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 147,608 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 129,256 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 111,062 miles

dampness around fuel filter

front number plate deteriorated

minor damage centre rear seatbelt webbing

n/s/f door mirror glass damaged

Pass 12 Jun 2015 93,731 miles

front number plate fadded

rear exhaust heat shield in poor condition

surface rust starting front coil springs

Fail 12 Jun 2015 93,731 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2014 76,637 miles

front number plate in poor condition

front pads very low

slight play in o/s/f lower ball joint

Fail 19 Jun 2014 76,637 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 59,821 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 59,802 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 49,400 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 21 May 2011 39,664 miles

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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