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KV08 AXU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

206,400 mi
Last recorded206,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 206,400 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All round. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both front. (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All round. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jun 2023 200,945 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2023 200,945 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 199,346 miles

both front drop link have some play

Pass 3 Jul 2021 197,756 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2020 196,105 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2019 187,478 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 26 Jul 2019 187,177 miles

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

Fuel system component leaking at fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2018 174,006 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 173,792 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 163,994 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 145,661 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 134,324 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 123,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 105,503 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 71,514 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 51,684 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 AXU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AXU, 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 AXU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 AXU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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