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KV08 AXA

2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

126,688 mi
Last recorded126,688 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 15083,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear SE Tid 150
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 126,688 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Mar 2025 117,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 26 Feb 2025 117,503 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Feb 2024 106,430 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2022 86,874 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2021 78,669 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 75,731 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 69,683 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2018 63,195 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 54,739 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 46,870 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2015 37,848 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 37,848 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 30,435 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 24,270 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 17,847 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 11,873 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150?

Based on 1,025 MOT tests across 108 vehicles.

77.3%
Pass Rate
6,331
Miles/Year
19
Year Lifespan
108
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 22
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 10
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 8
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KV08 AXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.0% with a typical mileage of 83,560 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 22 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 AXA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 typically stays on UK roads for around 19 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV08 AXA registered?

KV08 AXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Linear SE Tid 150, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 AXA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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