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KS08 HVD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

130,650 mi
Last recorded130,650 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 130,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 130,641 miles

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn, edges (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 121,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2019 106,573 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 106,543 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear light lens loose

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 95,114 miles

Rear brake pads worn low .

Both rear brakes discs worn & corroded .

Cracks in tread area of both rear tyres

Fail 3 Apr 2018 95,112 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Both rear brakes discs worn & corroded .

Cracks in tread area of both rear tyres

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

Rear brake pads worn low .

Slight blow from exhaust front flexi pipe .

Slight play in both front antiroll bar drop links .

Fail 23 Mar 2018 94,852 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi broken (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

nearside front tyre 1.9mm tread remaining and bold on edges

offside front tyre 2.1mm tread remaining and bold on outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2017 84,568 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 73,133 miles

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 73,117 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2015 67,560 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 62,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 62,145 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 52,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Mar 2012 35,054 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2011 26,264 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KS08 HVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KS08 HVD, 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 KS08 HVD registered?

KS08 HVD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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