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KV08 AXX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

129,885 mi
Last recorded129,885 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2018 129,885 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2017 121,162 miles

ECU light on

Fail 21 Oct 2017 120,988 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

ECU light on

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 112,190 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,651 miles

Engine covers and under trays fitted

Pass 4 Nov 2014 94,353 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 72,989 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE FEATHERED TREAD

Fail 6 Nov 2012 51,212 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 51,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 33,978 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 AXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AXX, 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 AXX registered?

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

Is KV08 AXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 AXX shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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