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RO08 KKE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

147,428 mi
Last recorded147,428 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO08 KKE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2024 147,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2023 145,104 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 145,104 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 141,555 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 137,767 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 135,275 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 129,282 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2018 124,313 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 119,461 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 109,512 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 96,451 miles
Fail 1 May 2015 96,382 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 May 2014 83,854 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2013 69,834 miles

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

Fail 4 Mar 2013 69,730 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 56,801 miles

front brakes worn

Pass 31 Mar 2011 43,887 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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RO08 KKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 RO08 KKE, 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 RO08 KKE registered?

RO08 KKE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is RO08 KKE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RO08 KKE shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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