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KV08 AWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,163 mi
Last recorded133,163 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AWJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 133,163 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside stop light slightly a discolored

Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,677 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2024 127,465 miles

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2023 124,723 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2022 122,344 miles

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

Offside Front inner door handle faulty

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2022 122,344 miles

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

Offside Front inner door handle faulty

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 5 Mar 2021 116,104 miles

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2020 107,754 miles

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fittred

Pass 22 Mar 2019 99,067 miles

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2018 89,708 miles

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

wheel nuts sill and engine areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 81,685 miles

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

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

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

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

engine wheel nuts and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2016 77,936 miles

wheel nuts engine and sill areas not fully checked due to covers fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 71,600 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 62,030 miles

Vehicle too clean to register c/o reading.

Fail 14 Mar 2014 62,012 miles

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

Vehicle too clean to register c/o reading.

Pass 16 Mar 2013 49,570 miles

No emission print out ,too low to measure.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 37,279 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 37,279 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 24,728 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 AWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 AWJ, 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 AWJ registered?

KV08 AWJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is KV08 AWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AWJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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