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KV08 AFY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

79,639 mi
Last recorded79,639 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 79,639 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2025 79,634 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2024 68,582 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit

Pass 6 Nov 2023 58,740 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2022 49,963 miles

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

Pass 1 Jan 2022 41,020 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 40,262 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 39,449 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2018 37,808 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 35,921 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 34,307 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 32,722 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 29,502 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 25,091 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 21,377 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,526 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 13,766 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 AFY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 AFY, 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 AFY registered?

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

Is KV08 AFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AFY shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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