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KY08 ONO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,438 mi
Last recorded90,438 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ONO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2023 90,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2023 90,426 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2022 82,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 75,323 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 15 Jun 2021 75,321 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jun 2020 66,560 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2020 66,560 miles

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

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under-body corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack weeping (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2019 63,297 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2018 57,852 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 52,940 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2016 47,899 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 45,893 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 41,383 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Oct 2014 41,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre wearing inner and outer edge

nearside rear tyre at 3.0mm and wearing inner edge

offside front tyre slight wear inner edge

offside rear tyre at 3.0mm

rear tyres badly perished

Pass 30 Oct 2013 36,077 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 29,766 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 21,492 miles

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

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

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 ONO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ONO, 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 ONO registered?

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

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