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KV08 AMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2025
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

293,474 mi
Last recorded293,474 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2024 293,474 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

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

Fail 25 Apr 2024 293,334 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 282,649 miles

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

Nearside Front shock absorber getting rusty

Pass 1 Apr 2022 274,086 miles

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

Fail 29 Mar 2022 273,989 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front SHOCK ABSORBER GETTING RUSTY

Pass 19 Mar 2021 265,067 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2020 257,298 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2020 257,296 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 246,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2019 246,904 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 235,811 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 5 Mar 2018 235,810 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 221,238 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 200,161 miles

coolant pipe above exhaust manifold corroded

emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Fail 29 Mar 2016 200,161 miles

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

coolant pipe above exhaust manifold corroded

emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 24 Mar 2015 171,340 miles

emissions too clean to register

engine misfire

metal coolant pipe above exhaust manifold corroded

n/s/r tyre on wear bars and perished

o/s/r tyre on wear bars, perished and punctured

Pass 10 Mar 2014 139,866 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

front pads low and discs worn

metal coolant pipe above exhaust manifold badly corroded

rear tyres perishing

Fail 10 Mar 2014 139,866 miles

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

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

front pads low and discs worn

metal coolant pipe above exhaust manifold badly corroded

rear tyres perishing

Pass 15 Mar 2013 110,475 miles

coolant pipe along front of cylinder head corroding

emissions to clean to register on smoke meter

Pass 12 Mar 2012 78,391 miles

emissions too clean to register on smoke meter

number plates deteriorating

Pass 22 Mar 2011 51,979 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KV08 AMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AMO, 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 AMO registered?

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

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