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RA08 MKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,588 mi
Last recorded120,588 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA08 MKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 120,588 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & small cuts (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & wearing uneven on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases to centre (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 113,713 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2020 113,713 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter housing leaking (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 105,205 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2018 92,629 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2017 86,202 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 86,054 miles

Brake performance not tested due to brake fluid leak. (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking brake hose union to caliper. (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column universal joint has excessive play lower end of steering column joint to rack. (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2016 74,256 miles

advise nearside rear tyre nail in tread.

advise some scoring to rear brake discs.

Pass 6 Jul 2015 61,786 miles

advise fuel present arround fuel filter,cleaned off.did not reappear during test.

advise light scoring to rear brake discs.

Pass 5 Jul 2014 49,695 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2014 49,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2013 40,980 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 26,869 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 24,593 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 15,193 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 15,193 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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RA08 MKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 RA08 MKD, 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 RA08 MKD registered?

RA08 MKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2008.

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