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KS08 HVU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2024
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

144,987 mi
Last recorded144,987 miles
Recorded on15 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 May 2023 144,987 miles

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front main beam bulb glued in

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 2 May 2023 144,982 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front main beam bulb glued in

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2022 141,941 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2022 141,802 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Feb 2021 137,054 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play BOTH SIDES FRONT D LINKS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 127,116 miles

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

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

Offside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively all (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 119,255 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 119,255 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,826 miles

rear d bushes slight play

rear pads low

under trays fitted

Pass 7 Aug 2015 106,246 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 106,246 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Aug 2014 98,920 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Aug 2014 98,920 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 92,000 miles

both front tyres are on the legal limit at time of test.

Pass 15 May 2012 80,028 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 80,028 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 May 2011 78,267 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 78,267 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KS08 HVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 HVU registered?

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

Is KS08 HVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HVU shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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