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DV08 KGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 May 2027
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,658 mi
Last recorded137,658 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV08 KGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2026 137,658 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2026 137,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2025 130,690 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2025 130,687 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Feb 2024 125,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 121,439 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 114,743 miles

Offside Rear Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 29 Apr 2019 114,531 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in tread many tears (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield loose

engine coolant low

Pass 12 Apr 2018 103,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Apr 2018 103,367 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint also dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint also dust cover deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d clamp (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 30 Mar 2017 93,409 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2016 85,758 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 76,428 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 64,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2014 64,597 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Jun 2013 48,787 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2013 48,787 miles

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 12 Jun 2012 33,514 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 33,230 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 25,769 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 KGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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