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KV08 AEA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

111,506 mi
Last recorded111,506 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 111,506 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside 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 Lamp lens damaged.

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

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

Parking brake cable brackets to rear arms detached.

Fail 15 Apr 2026 111,506 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flange. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside 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 Lamp lens damaged.

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

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

Parking brake cable brackets to rear arms detached.

Pass 2 Apr 2025 107,869 miles

Brackets securing parking brake cables to rear arms broken.

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Apr 2025 107,869 miles

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

Brackets securing parking brake cables to rear arms broken.

Fuel filter corroded.

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 102,978 miles

Brackets for parking brake cables where they mount to rear arms broken.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Apr 2024 102,975 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust system insecure Front mounts broken and flexi almost snapped. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Brackets for parking brake cables where they mount to rear arms broken.

Fuel filter corroded.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 96,842 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mountings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Park brake cable mounts on rear arms broken.

Fail 6 Mar 2023 96,842 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Front mountings corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter corroded.

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Park brake cable mounts on rear arms broken.

Pass 7 Mar 2022 92,310 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounts corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Handbrake cable mounts broken at rear.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 1 Mar 2022 92,310 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Front mounts corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel filter heavily corroded.

Handbrake cable mounts broken at rear.

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 84,188 miles

Exhaust hangers at front are corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Both handbrake cable supports by trailing arms broken not affecting use

Fail 26 Jan 2021 84,182 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust hangers at front are corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Between 1.6mm-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Both handbrake cable supports by trailing arms broken not affecting use

Pass 24 Feb 2020 76,121 miles

Central Front Heat shield loose

Central Rear Hand break cable fixings broken rear not causing excessive movement, both sides

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also has cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 76,121 miles

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

Central Front Heat shield loose

Central Rear Hand break cable fixings broken rear not causing excessive movement, both sides

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

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre wearing on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre also has cracks around tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 9 Feb 2019 67,287 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2019 67,287 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 52,258 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 52,252 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 48,455 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 44,857 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2014 41,890 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 39,901 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 38,465 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 35,611 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 31,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 31,627 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 AEA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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

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