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KV08 AOO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2013
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2013 99,452 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front wiper blades smearing

Pass 21 Mar 2012 80,015 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

hi level brake light intermitant

Pass 31 Mar 2011 53,551 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 53,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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 AOO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AOO, 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 AOO registered?

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

Is KV08 AOO safe to buy?

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