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DN08 KTF

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

191,925 mi
Last recorded191,925 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN08 KTF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2024 191,925 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 167,568 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 11 Jul 2022 140,866 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2022 140,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 128,326 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2021 128,326 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which shows white light to the rear (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light emits white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 99,699 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 99,697 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 84,026 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 84,026 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 78,197 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 70,426 miles

Centre Front Lower Exhaust noisy front flexi joint small hole in it. (7.1.4)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 70,426 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no beam pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Centre Front Lower Exhaust noisy front flexi joint small hole in it. (7.1.4)

Fail 3 Nov 2015 70,195 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,150 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 55,150 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 48,724 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front bumper insecure

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 23 Oct 2013 48,723 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Front bumper insecure

Pass 29 Oct 2012 37,740 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 37,740 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 32,335 miles

Nearside front tyre inner sidewall damage

Pass 25 Mar 2011 23,713 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 23,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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DN08 KTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 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 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DN08 KTF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DN08 KTF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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