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MT08 KLL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,719 mi
Last recorded164,719 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2019 164,719 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 164,719 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn nearside and offside rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively nearside and offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 158,157 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 145,390 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2017 145,390 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 124,682 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

front inner brake pads appear worn

Fail 12 Jan 2016 124,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter by fuel tank (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (3.5.1i)

front inner brake pads appear worn

Pass 24 Feb 2015 107,724 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside and offside front tyres worn on inner edges

nearside headlight not as bright as offside

offside wiper just clearing windscreen

Pass 13 Feb 2014 87,026 miles

sill covers fitted unable to inspect all of sills

Pass 20 Feb 2013 75,860 miles

full top and bottom vehicle protection covers fitted to vehicle not allowing full inspection of testable components

Pass 23 May 2012 65,629 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 48,498 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 KLL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KLL, 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 KLL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 May 2008.

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