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KY08 ONL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2025
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,605 mi
Last recorded124,605 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ONL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2024 124,605 miles

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement various (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers/ shields

stone chip screen

Fail 28 Aug 2024 124,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Central Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear suspension componenets susrface corrosion

sill covers / shields

stone chip screen

Pass 29 Aug 2023 119,751 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust corroding

headlight aims just passed

rear subframe and mountings surface corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Sep 2022 115,793 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 111,769 miles

Offside Rear tyre flat spotted near limit

Pass 16 Sep 2020 108,103 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,181 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2018 98,619 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Sep 2018 98,619 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 86,759 miles

Nearside Rear dampness around caliper piston. No leak at time of test

Fail 8 Sep 2017 86,759 miles

Nearside Rear dampness around caliper piston. No leak at time of test

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,179 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,179 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2015 69,816 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 59,531 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 48,934 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2013 48,934 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 38,111 miles

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

all tyres wearing and nearing limit

Pass 10 Mar 2011 44,334 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 ONL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 ONL, 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 ONL registered?

KY08 ONL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 March 2008.

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