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KV08 AXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

121,184 mi
Last recorded121,184 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 121,184 miles

Offside Rear slightly cracking

Fail 2 Dec 2020 121,163 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. dpf (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2019 120,892 miles

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

general corrosion underbody

Fail 19 Nov 2019 120,892 miles

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

Front Windscreen seriously discoloured but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

engine cover and undertray fitted

general corrosion underbody

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

Pass 7 Nov 2018 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

Fail 7 Nov 2018 110,634 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

engine cover undertrays fitted

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 97,656 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Undertrays & engine covers fitted

Pass 1 Nov 2016 84,785 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2016 81,885 miles

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

slight movement in the rear trailing arm bushes

Fail 10 Mar 2016 81,850 miles

Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight movement in the rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 12 Mar 2015 76,174 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 63,615 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 50,256 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2012 40,417 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 26,963 miles

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

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

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

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 AXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 AXC, 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 AXC registered?

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

Is KV08 AXC safe to buy?

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