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MT08 KLV

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,141 mi
Last recorded177,141 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 17 Sep 2016 177,141 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush on both sides D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

Front engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement bush starting to split (6.1.D.1a)

Front exhaust section heat shield insecure rattling

Rear exhaust section hanger corroded off attention required

Pass 8 Sep 2015 176,981 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield rattling

mid to rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequitley supported

Fail 31 Aug 2015 176,981 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust heat shield rattling

mid to rear exhaust bracket broken but still adequitley supported

Pass 4 Jun 2014 160,644 miles

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate starting to de-laminate

offside rear tyre on legal limit

Fail 30 May 2014 160,208 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

front number plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

Pass 31 May 2013 125,664 miles

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

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

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 13 Jul 2012 96,415 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Jul 2012 96,415 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 67,517 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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MT08 KLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 KLV, 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 MT08 KLV registered?

MT08 KLV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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