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KV08 AEN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2022
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

154,908 mi
Last recorded154,908 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2021 154,908 miles

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 154,908 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Oct 2020

Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Jul 2019 152,524 miles

Engine Management Light On

Pass 22 Aug 2018 147,631 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 147,630 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear heat shield loose.

Pass 24 Apr 2017 122,339 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 108,515 miles

Nearside AREA OF WINDSCREEN SCUFFED.

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 108,512 miles

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

Nearside AREA OF WINDSCREEN SCUFFED.

Nearside Rear NAIL IN TYRE AND PERISHING.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit AT 2MM. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

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

Pass 24 Apr 2015 101,072 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2015 101,072 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,316 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 86,316 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Apr 2013 70,686 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 70,686 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 59,462 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,970 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 50,944 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV08 AEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 AEN, 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 AEN registered?

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

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