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KV08 ALO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 ALO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2023 86,497 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

all four brakes slightly binding

Fail 4 Nov 2022 86,491 miles

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

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 3 Oct 2022 86,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2021 85,764 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

brakes slightly binding

Pass 18 Sep 2020 79,227 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N-SF AND O-S-F (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 78,862 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2017 76,968 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Fail 13 Dec 2017 76,968 miles

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

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

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 75,025 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 75,025 miles

Central Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 70,268 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 61,706 miles

damage to under body trimm

exhaust corroded slightly in places

Pass 2 Apr 2013 53,342 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2013 53,342 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 43,371 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 25 Mar 2011 36,840 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2011 36,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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 ALO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 ALO, 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 ALO registered?

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

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