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KV08 AOT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

66,608 mi
Last recorded66,608 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 66,608 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2025 62,397 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2024 59,780 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2024 59,780 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 52,608 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2023 52,608 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Pass 23 Mar 2022 36,135 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 36,135 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 36,103 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2021 36,103 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 36,045 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 35,974 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 35,974 miles

Central Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Mar 2018 35,813 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 34,820 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 34,282 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 31,208 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 26,897 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 22,596 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 19,554 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 15,937 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 AOT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 AOT, 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 AOT registered?

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

Is KV08 AOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AOT shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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