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KV08 AOB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2025
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

157,133 mi
Last recorded157,133 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 157,133 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule rear flexi hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated osf & nsf (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf & nsf (5.2.3 (e))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output osf & nsf (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 147,571 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 141,030 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,877 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 123,906 miles

DID NOT TRIGGER SMOKE METER

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 133,342 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2018 109,652 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 96,560 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 91,878 miles

engine covers and undergaurds fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2015 81,935 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Sep 2015 81,935 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front top strut bearing rough

Pass 17 Sep 2014 68,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 53,526 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 41,060 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 31,246 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,885 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 AOB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 AOB, 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 AOB registered?

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

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