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KV08 AEF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,636 mi
Last recorded136,636 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2023 136,636 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2023 136,635 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn both (5.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 133,762 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive P A S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jan 2023 133,753 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive P A S (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2021 129,742 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FLEX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 125,379 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2019 119,489 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2019 115,607 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component n/s of rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 111,180 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2017 107,237 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 107,237 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 98,046 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,196 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 82,151 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2013 71,913 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Mar 2012 60,946 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 60,946 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2011 44,435 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

rea tyres worn uneavenly high and low spots

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 AEF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AEF, 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 AEF registered?

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

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