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KV08 ACZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

180,905 mi
Last recorded180,905 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 ACZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2025 180,905 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 176,778 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test Air-freshener on rear-view mirror ()

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust heat-shield loose

Pass 23 Jun 2023 172,057 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 167,397 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Side skirts/ sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 11 Jun 2021 162,144 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2020 156,950 miles

Coolant leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2020 156,932 miles

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

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

Coolant leak ()

Pass 28 Jun 2019 149,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 125,778 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 110,630 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)

Fail 27 Jun 2017 110,416 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 91,312 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 73,440 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked

Pass 1 Jul 2014 60,453 miles

Front brake discs worn/lipped.

Nail in N/S/R tyre tread (225/45x17).

O/S indicator cancel causing application of N/S indicator.

Suspect front brake pads approx. 75-80% worn.

Various fine chips in windscreen.

Pass 8 Apr 2013 46,364 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2013 46,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 41,623 miles

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

Fail 26 May 2012 41,623 miles

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

both rear tyres perished and worn on inner edge

Pass 30 May 2011 34,216 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres perished

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 ACZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ACZ, 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 ACZ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 ACZ shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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