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KV08 AXH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,616 mi
Last recorded146,616 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 146,616 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2026 146,615 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 142,493 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 142,493 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45-18 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 137,522 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 131,545 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2021 127,069 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 122,796 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 122,794 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s/r & n/s/r (4.4.3 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 May 2019 118,191 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 109,223 miles

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

misting of fuel around filter

Pass 10 Apr 2017 102,304 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 92,236 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Apr 2016 92,207 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 1 May 2015 84,247 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 17 Apr 2014 75,776 miles

Light corrosion to front brake discs

Some service wear to rear brake discs and pads

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 24 Oct 2012 67,588 miles

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)

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

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 26 Oct 2011 57,530 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 49,997 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 AXH 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 78.9%.

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 AXH, 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 AXH registered?

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

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