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KY08 VEX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

171,208 mi
Last recorded171,208 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 VEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2021 171,208 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 14 Apr 2020 168,055 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2018 151,782 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2018 151,708 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Exhaust particulate filter obviously defective fractured/broken upper steel air pipe (where it enters the upper right hand side of particulate filter (8.2.1.1 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2017 140,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2017 140,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2016 116,160 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2015 104,722 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 91,992 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 91,989 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 65,987 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 65,809 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 55,098 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 May 2013 55,098 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2012 42,899 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2012 42,899 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 May 2011 31,153 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 VEX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 VEX, 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 VEX registered?

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

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