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KV08 AEM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

128,102 mi
Last recorded128,102 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AEM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 128,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 128,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.5.4 (b))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 127,319 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area's (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side wall damage / perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link upper dust cover deteriorating (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside rear trailing arm bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside & offside rear tyres are perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 117,880 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2023 115,984 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 108,821 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2021 101,828 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2021 101,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2020 95,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 87,635 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 80,018 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 72,426 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 64,520 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 58,120 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 49,053 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2013 38,999 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 31,763 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 27,870 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,554 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 AEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AEM, 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 AEM registered?

KV08 AEM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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