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DV08 KFF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

126,425 mi
Last recorded126,425 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 126,425 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 117,930 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 111,053 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 16 Jan 2021 111,035 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 108,463 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. LESSER EFFORT RECORDED FROM O/S/F. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WEARING ON INNER & OUTER EDGES. (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH REAR FLEXI HOSE LOWER FERRULES CORRODING (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,407 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2018 101,492 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 101,469 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 98,519 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 95,024 miles

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 92,072 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 88,067 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 76,318 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 67,035 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 67,035 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 49,755 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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DV08 KFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DV08 KFF, 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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DV08 KFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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