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KY08 VEW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,398 mi
Last recorded144,398 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VEW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 144,398 miles

Brake pads wearing and discs corroded

Exhaust and suspension corroded

Wipers poor

Pass 7 Apr 2016 132,821 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 132,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front tyres bald on edges and out of shape

Pass 20 Apr 2015 121,327 miles

Rear tyres going bald on edges

Fail 20 Apr 2015 121,327 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Front tyres going bald on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2014 106,184 miles

Exhaust corroded and flexi weak

Pass 19 Feb 2013 92,866 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 63,137 miles

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,310 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 VEW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VEW, 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 VEW registered?

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

Is KY08 VEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 VEW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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