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KV08 AWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

83,651 mi
Last recorded83,651 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 83,651 miles

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Fail 11 Nov 2025 83,651 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres wearing slightly on outer edge

Pass 12 Mar 2025 83,624 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2024 83,522 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2024 74,993 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads low, discs poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar link slifght play

Fail 22 Jan 2024 74,985 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting fractured (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

front brake pads low, discs poor condition

n/s/f anti-roll bar link slifght play

Pass 12 Dec 2022 66,120 miles

under covers fitted

Fail 6 Dec 2022 66,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 64,114 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2020 59,667 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 59,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 57,687 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 57,687 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 53,558 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 53,558 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 49,773 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 45,472 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 40,930 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,274 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 30,323 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 19,350 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 12,460 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 12,460 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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 AWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 AWZ, 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 AWZ registered?

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

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