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KS08 HVE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,263 mi
Last recorded151,263 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2024 151,263 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2024 151,263 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 28 Feb 2023 142,989 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2022 133,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 126,073 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2021 126,073 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 121,448 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2019 104,621 miles

Central Front CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN

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

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2019 104,621 miles

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements TWO OR MORE TONES (7.7 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Central Front CHIP IN ZONE B OF WINDSCREEN

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 87,726 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2017 85,590 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 85,590 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 79,109 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre,worn to 2.5mm.

Fail 16 Sep 2016 79,109 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre,worn to 2.5mm.

Pass 22 Sep 2015 74,614 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2015 74,601 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 69,120 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 57,705 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 49,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 49,660 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,297 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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KS08 HVE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HVE, 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 HVE registered?

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

Is KS08 HVE safe to buy?

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