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KV08 AVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

253,118 mi
Last recorded253,118 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 253,118 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 253,118 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 224,208 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 184,542 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 184,535 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 142,106 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 99,095 miles

front wiper blades in poor condition

Pass 3 Jul 2012 79,936 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 76,168 miles

Centre Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

bodywork damage tooffside of car and bootlid area

exhaust front flexi hose damaged

Pass 3 Mar 2011 52,562 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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 AVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AVG, 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 AVG registered?

KV08 AVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 April 2008.

Is KV08 AVG safe to buy?

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