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KV08 AHA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

103,142 mi
Last recorded103,142 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2025 103,142 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported both flexi hoses loose in brackets on struts (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing holed but no sharp edge (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Trailing arm bush brackets both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 99,324 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake back plates very corroded and loose

Pass 31 Mar 2023 96,677 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 96,674 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2022 93,638 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link marked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-55-16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Aug 2021 92,395 miles

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Fail 19 Aug 2021 92,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

coolant level below minimum

windscreen washer bottle cap missing

Pass 17 Feb 2021 90,978 miles

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorated..

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 90,974 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Exhaust Centre Silencer Deteriorated..

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 86,827 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 75,718 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 67,018 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2018 67,018 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 May 2017 65,562 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 65,561 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 61,642 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 57,620 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 53,495 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 53,196 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Apr 2013 48,261 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 39,779 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 31,431 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2011 31,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 AHA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AHA, 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 AHA registered?

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

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