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DV08 KFO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

100,233 mi
Last recorded100,233 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2025 100,233 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 96,036 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 96,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect dip beam (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 87,424 miles

O/S/F brake disc scored

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2023 87,409 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

O/S/F brake disc scored

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 83,804 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2022 83,804 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Aug 2021 80,275 miles

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Fail 12 Aug 2021 80,275 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Approx 2mm left on rear brake pads

Pass 28 Jul 2020 75,971 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 71,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2019 71,295 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 66,286 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 61,627 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 27 Apr 2016 57,701 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 52,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 52,295 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Nov 2013 47,160 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 13 Nov 2013 47,160 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 41,377 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 37,454 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 37,454 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 28,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 KFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 DV08 KFO, 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 KFO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 April 2008.

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