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KV08 AFZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Dec 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

89,641 mi
Last recorded89,641 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2025 89,641 miles

General Underbody Corrosion

Fail 9 Dec 2025 89,639 miles

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

General Underbody Corrosion

Pass 11 Dec 2024 86,963 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2024 84,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 81,687 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,287 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2021 75,142 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2020 72,166 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 68,568 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,458 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2017 58,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 51,689 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 44,312 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 36,296 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2013 29,719 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2012 22,608 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 16,159 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 AFZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 AFZ, 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 AFZ registered?

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

Is KV08 AFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AFZ 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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