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KY08 VEK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,615 mi
Last recorded121,615 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2020 121,615 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 121,615 miles

Offside Front Coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2019 112,460 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2018 102,391 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2018 102,391 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 95,977 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 90,246 miles

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 81,937 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 72,786 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 64,829 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 58,097 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres close to wear indicators in centre of tread

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,224 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 VEK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VEK, 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 VEK registered?

KY08 VEK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is KY08 VEK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 VEK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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