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KV08 AHJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,719 mi
Last recorded158,719 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2020 158,719 miles

Minor play in both inner steering joints

Fail 4 Dec 2020 158,719 miles

Minor play in both inner steering joints

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 148,128 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 139,967 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 133,827 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

both rear tyres have nails in

n/s/r side light not working but not less than 50%

n/s/r stop light not working but not less than 50%

oil leak

Fail 9 Nov 2017 133,822 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front steering arm has slight play

both rear tyres have nails in

n/s/r side light not working but not less than 50%

n/s/r stop light not working but not less than 50%

oil leak

rear disc heavily corroded

Pass 26 Oct 2016 126,782 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 126,748 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 120,986 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 110,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 101,932 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2013 101,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front tyres signs of wear

Pass 26 Feb 2013 98,046 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 80,700 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 56,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 AHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AHJ, 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 AHJ registered?

KV08 AHJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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