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KV08 AUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2021
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

206,596 mi
Last recorded206,596 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2020 206,596 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 195,998 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres feathering badly

suspect slight power steering leak around rack

Pass 5 Jul 2018 178,012 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 178,012 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 162,158 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 162,158 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 145,573 miles

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

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

both rear tyres feathered

Pass 10 Jul 2015 128,065 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2015 128,065 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 109,449 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 109,449 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2013 90,112 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 74,373 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2011 67,391 miles

emission to clean for print out

Pass 22 Mar 2011 67,774 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 AUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 AUY, 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 AUY registered?

KV08 AUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 AUY shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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