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DV08 KFT

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,457 mi
Last recorded128,457 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KFT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 128,457 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2024 121,932 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2023 114,026 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 107,506 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2022 107,456 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 101,654 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2021 101,654 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2020 94,516 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Chip in windscreen not in divers view

Engine cover fitted

Under trays fitted

Fail 3 Nov 2020 94,516 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Chip in windscreen not in divers view

Engine cover fitted

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Apr 2019 86,291 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 78,300 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine covers fitted at time of test

Under trays fitted at time of test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2017 72,932 miles

Engine covers fitted

Under trays fitted

Pass 8 Mar 2016 64,980 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 57,883 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 51,163 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,268 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 36,972 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 29,124 miles

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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DV08 KFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DV08 KFT, 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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DV08 KFT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 11 April 2008.

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