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KV08 AKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

71,786 mi
Last recorded71,786 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 71,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2025 69,649 miles
Pass 3 May 2024 67,185 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2024 67,183 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2023 65,038 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 65,036 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 63,246 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 60,869 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing alround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 60,868 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and small cut to cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing alround (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 59,459 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and offside rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and offside rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2019 56,091 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 52,499 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2017 48,655 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 43,886 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 39,316 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 34,660 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 30,168 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2012 24,234 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,586 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 AKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AKG, 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 AKG registered?

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

Is KV08 AKG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AKG shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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