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KV08 AWO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

122,964 mi
Last recorded122,964 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2020 122,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 117,379 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly worn

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 117,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Shocker slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism slightly worn

Offside Rear Nail in tyre 2254517 (91Y) ()

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2018 110,880 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2018 110,880 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top gaiter (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 20 Jan 2017 106,088 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 106,088 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2015 100,012 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 88,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 74,819 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 56,054 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 51,191 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Mar 2011 39,128 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 AWO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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

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