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KV08 AOG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

149,685 mi
Last recorded149,685 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 149,685 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2025 149,685 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Lower Rear axle and suspension assembly corroded.

Pass 13 Aug 2024 146,416 miles

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

Rear Lower Rear axle and suspension assembly corroded.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 141,969 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2022 141,969 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated Also worn smooth on inner edge / has also been run flat. (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 135,841 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2021 135,841 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2020 132,426 miles

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 16 Apr 2019 118,579 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Drivers door slightly faulty but still can be opened.

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Worn and slightly corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 104,636 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2018 104,631 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 89,580 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 82,524 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 76,535 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,504 miles

Both rear tyres starting to deform on the inside shoulders..

Fail 11 Mar 2014 70,504 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Both rear tyres starting to deform on the inside shoulders..

Pass 28 Feb 2013 59,241 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 45,784 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 31,627 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 AOG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AOG, 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 AOG registered?

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

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