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KV08 ABK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2020
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

104,239 mi
Last recorded104,239 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 ABK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2019 104,239 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 104,231 miles

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury mirror back (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 99,304 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 91,435 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2017 91,420 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2016 79,041 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 79,041 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2015 67,825 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 67,825 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 58,798 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 50,526 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 42,348 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 35,660 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 35,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 28 Mar 2011 34,619 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 34,619 miles

Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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 ABK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 ABK, 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 ABK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 ABK shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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