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KV08 AEK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

202,770 mi
Last recorded202,770 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AEK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Sep 2023 202,770 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2022 192,747 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 192,746 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 178,258 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2021 177,962 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 163,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2019 140,028 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

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

Offside Front tyre wearing inner edge

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 111,781 miles

Nearside Rear shocker corroded

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

Offside Rear shocker corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2017 98,627 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 98,624 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,791 miles

engine management light on

Pass 30 Mar 2015 62,407 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2015 62,375 miles

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

engine manegment light on

Pass 29 Mar 2014 57,074 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 47,520 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,470 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 29,671 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 AEK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 AEK, 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 AEK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 AEK shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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