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KV08 AYC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,855 mi
Last recorded106,855 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 106,855 miles

Offside Front slightly binding

Offside Rear slightly binding

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs showing signs of corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 12 Mar 2021 105,451 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

fuel filter corroded

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

Fail 12 Mar 2021 105,451 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white light showing (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear side lights (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear brake binding

fuel filter corroded

other rear side lights pale in colour

unable to see/inspect front inner brake pads

Pass 18 Mar 2020 95,054 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2020 95,054 miles

Central Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 90,543 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 81,213 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Mar 2018 81,159 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

brake discs all round corroded worn and narrow banding

Pass 3 Feb 2017 69,716 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 57,911 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 57,911 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 54,243 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,935 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 44,403 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 35,691 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 21,156 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 AYC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AYC, 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 AYC registered?

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

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