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KV08 AAZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

163,565 mi
Last recorded163,565 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AAZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2025 163,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Nov 2025 163,565 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2024 159,100 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2023 145,342 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Nov 2022 128,034 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 128,027 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2022 127,276 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 113,068 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 113,068 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 104,694 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 103,987 miles

Front Lower Power steering component leaking rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 95,633 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 89,785 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2018 89,785 miles

Front Lower coil spring broken both (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 80,826 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 72,614 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit side wall splitting excssive (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 63,177 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 53,676 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 43,928 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)

cover sills

Fail 12 Mar 2013 43,928 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

cover sills

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 25,919 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 AAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AAZ, 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 KV08 AAZ registered?

KV08 AAZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KV08 AAZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AAZ shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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