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KV08 AYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

65,480 mi
Last recorded65,480 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 65,480 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable guide bracket (1.1.15 (a))

Offside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Cable guide bracket (1.1.15 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2024 62,747 miles

Nearside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded (not insecure)

Offside Rear handbrake cable bracket corroded (not insecure)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2023 61,028 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Upper Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake Cable Mounting Brackets Broken On Trailing Arm Mount

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock Absorber Top Mounts Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Fail 25 Sep 2023 61,025 miles

Brake pedal pivot has excessive wear or free play (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Front Upper Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Handbrake Cable Mounting Brackets Broken On Trailing Arm Mount

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively Handbrake Lever At Caliper Not Returning To Stop (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Shock Absorber Top Mounts Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened

Pass 4 Oct 2022 58,862 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Upper Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence Of Brake Getting Hot But Only Binding Slightly During Test (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Rear Both Hand brake Cable Brackets Corroded & Broken

Fail 3 Oct 2022 58,859 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Upper Shock Absorber Bodies Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively Evidence Of Brake Getting Hot But Only Binding Slightly During Test (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Both Hand brake Cable Brackets Corroded & Broken

Pass 1 Oct 2021 56,569 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 48,708 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 43,226 miles

corrosion on o/s/f strut body

Fail 16 Jan 2020 43,166 miles

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

corrosion on o/s/f strut body

Pass 26 Jan 2019 36,170 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2018 30,488 miles

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

Fail 31 Jan 2018 30,488 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished and cracking in tread

Pass 15 Feb 2017 24,275 miles

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

Fail 15 Feb 2017 24,275 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 22,708 miles

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Fail 29 Apr 2016 22,707 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres cracking on tread

Pass 1 May 2015 20,691 miles

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Fail 30 Apr 2015 20,691 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Both rear tyres cracked on tread

Pass 25 Apr 2014 18,408 miles

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 25 Apr 2014 18,408 miles

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Brake pedal has slight side movement indicating a worn pedal bearing or pivot (3.3.A.1d)

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 23 Apr 2013 16,006 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 15,960 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 13,043 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2012 13,043 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2011 8,887 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 AYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 AYA, 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 AYA registered?

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

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