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KV08 ACU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,530 mi
Last recorded120,530 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 ACU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2021 120,530 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 106,276 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 96,740 miles

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2019 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat sheild slightly insecure

Pass 23 Aug 2017 75,165 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Aug 2017 75,165 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 68,252 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2016 68,193 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 58,744 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 58,744 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 10 Sep 2014 55,766 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Sep 2014 55,766 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 39,998 miles

both rear tyres craking badly but not down to cords

Fail 17 Apr 2013 49,998 miles

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

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

both rear tyres craking badly but not down to cords

Pass 24 Mar 2012 35,455 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 26,321 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 ACU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 ACU, 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 ACU registered?

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

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