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KV08 AHK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

157,745 mi
Last recorded157,745 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2018 157,745 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 157,745 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 147,965 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2017 147,958 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 131,319 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2015 119,406 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 101,866 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 85,812 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 72,589 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 65,642 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 AHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AHK, 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 AHK registered?

KV08 AHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 March 2008.

Is KV08 AHK safe to buy?

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