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KY08 DUV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2025
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,896 mi
Last recorded78,896 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 DUV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2024 78,896 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 76,362 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2019 76,361 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Jun 2018 69,379 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

hand brake warning lamp inoperative

heat shield insecure

Fail 8 Jun 2018 69,153 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Electronic stability control warning lamp not working (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

both headlamp cleaner inoperative

exhaust heat shield insecure

parking brake warning lamp inoperative

Pass 20 Jun 2017 63,876 miles

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Jun 2017 63,876 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 5 Sep 2016 61,978 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 56,596 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and offside front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Sep 2014 47,653 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coolant leak

Fail 3 Sep 2014 47,653 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coolant leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 35,608 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 30,843 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 25,303 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
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KY08 DUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KY08 DUV, 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 KY08 DUV registered?

KY08 DUV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 March 2008.

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