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KV08 AAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

60,178 mi
Last recorded60,178 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2022 60,178 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2022 60,177 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 59,172 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 58,610 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 56,668 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 53,551 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 53,551 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jun 2017 49,289 miles

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

Offside mirror glass insecure

Fail 5 Jun 2017 49,287 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

Nearside Front tyre split on walls

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside mirror glass insecure

Pass 6 Jun 2016 42,974 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 37,870 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 37,869 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,993 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 30,240 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2013 30,240 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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)

Pass 6 Jul 2012 26,941 miles

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 17 Jun 2011 23,404 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 AAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AAK, 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 AAK registered?

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

Is KV08 AAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AAK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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