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KV08 AAJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

128,605 mi
Last recorded128,605 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 128,605 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 128,593 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2019 118,760 miles
Fail 3 May 2019 118,760 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 May 2018 104,821 miles
Pass 31 May 2017 100,091 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 100,091 miles

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 97,087 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 97,087 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 88,263 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Feb 2015 88,247 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Jan 2014 80,428 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2014 80,428 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2013 73,920 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,487 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn slightly

Pass 25 Feb 2011 46,275 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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KV08 AAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KV08 AAJ, 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 KV08 AAJ registered?

KV08 AAJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 March 2008.

Is KV08 AAJ safe to buy?

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