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KV08 AEJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,050 mi
Last recorded112,050 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2022 112,050 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Aug 2022 112,047 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 103,211 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 103,209 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2020 96,056 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 96,054 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 88,605 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2019 88,604 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough bearing (2.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2018 80,983 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2018 80,981 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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))

fuel filter damp showing signs of leak

Pass 5 Apr 2017 69,309 miles

exhaust corroded and flexible section starting to deteriorate

slight bind at o/sr wheel

Pass 23 Mar 2016 64,937 miles

brake hoses corroded

front tyres 3mm 2155516

intermitant handbrake travel

Pass 16 Mar 2015 58,643 miles

diesel fuel filter suspect leak

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2014 51,658 miles

rear brake discs pads worn corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,910 miles

rear brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 2 Mar 2012 36,409 miles

nail in osr tyre

some small windscreen chips

Pass 24 Mar 2011 29,584 miles

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 AEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AEJ, 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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What year was KV08 AEJ registered?

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

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