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KY08 VFB

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,438 mi
Last recorded170,438 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 170,438 miles

flashing intermitant air bag

Fail 28 Mar 2018 170,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

flashing intermitant air bag

Pass 24 Mar 2017 164,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,616 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2016 142,616 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 117,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 93,504 miles

offside front brake hose securing (horse shoe clip)pin missing,temporary tie fitted,will need attention

Pass 9 Mar 2013 73,478 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 57,130 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 36,976 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 VFB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VFB, 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 VFB registered?

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

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