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KV08 AHX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

262,245 mi
Last recorded262,245 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 262,245 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2023 256,457 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 256,456 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 248,144 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

offside mirror slightly damaged

Pass 24 Feb 2021 242,743 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 238,072 miles

Offside park brake effort low in comparison to opposite brake

exhaust deteriorating,exhaust heat shield poorly secured, rectification recommended.

Pass 31 Jan 2019 218,248 miles

Nearside Rear brake pads appear to be worn low, further investigation recommended

Pass 12 Jun 2017 183,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2016 171,487 miles
Fail 23 May 2016 171,391 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 145,917 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 129,528 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2013 113,291 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 80,083 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 43,427 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 AHX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 AHX, 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 AHX registered?

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

Is KV08 AHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AHX shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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