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AY08 KVD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,239 mi
Last recorded75,239 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY08 KVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 75,239 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2026 75,238 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 68,524 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 64,122 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2024 64,121 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2023 56,827 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2022 55,527 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2022 55,527 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 54,417 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 58,485 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2020 58,485 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 51,930 miles

drivers seat belt slow to re tract

Pass 21 Feb 2018 49,225 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 46,254 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn thin

both front and offside rear tyres worn

Pass 24 Feb 2016 42,857 miles

NAIL IN OFFSIDE REAR TYRE TREAD

Pass 18 Feb 2015 38,816 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 35,627 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 35,627 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,328 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 32,325 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Mar 2012 28,563 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 28,562 miles

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

minor cuts in nerarside front tyre tread

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,215 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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AY08 KVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AY08 KVD, 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 AY08 KVD registered?

AY08 KVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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