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MT08 KKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

172,967 mi
Last recorded172,967 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2024 172,967 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2023 166,826 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2023 166,824 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2022 150,485 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2022 150,485 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 May 2021 143,057 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak - engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 28 May 2020 139,382 miles
Fail 27 May 2020 139,382 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 May 2019 130,674 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2018 124,824 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 113,208 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 113,207 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2016 106,366 miles
Fail 18 May 2016 106,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 27 May 2015 96,888 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 91,540 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2013 89,471 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 83,876 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 83,876 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2011 62,145 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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MT08 KKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MT08 KKA, 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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MT08 KKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2008.

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