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KV08 AUT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

143,599 mi
Last recorded143,599 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2026 143,599 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2025 133,643 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (5.3.3 (b) (i))

sill covers and under tray fitted

Pass 20 Nov 2023 129,170 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2022 118,071 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2022 118,070 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2021 107,936 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Nov 2020 93,916 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 83,768 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield detached/insecure

Fail 25 Oct 2019 83,746 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded

rear exhaust heat shield detached/insecure

Pass 6 Sep 2018 76,759 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 76,759 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 68,992 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2017 68,856 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2016 63,341 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 61,358 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 56,450 miles

Brake fluid over max

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside front tyre worn on edges

Offside rear tyre worn on edges

Rear number plate loose on left side, but still secure to vehicle

Rear tyres perished and cracked

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 50,844 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 45,580 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 34,417 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 AUT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AUT, 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 AUT registered?

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

Is KV08 AUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AUT shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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