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KY08 VEP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2024
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

139,756 mi
Last recorded139,756 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VEP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2023 139,756 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2023 139,756 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 131,857 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 125,135 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 121,117 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2019 113,207 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 98,769 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 87,922 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 75,999 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2015 66,385 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 56,411 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres slightly lumpy tread on inside edge not to x/s at time of test.

Pass 28 Feb 2013 34,071 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 22,950 miles

engine oil level on minimum

Pass 14 Feb 2011 15,209 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 VEP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 VEP, 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 VEP registered?

KY08 VEP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

Is KY08 VEP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 VEP shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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