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KV08 AYG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,126 mi
Last recorded148,126 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2020 148,126 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 5 Aug 2020 148,002 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flaxy (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Jul 2019 132,639 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2018 122,539 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2018 122,379 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 111,704 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2016 99,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 82,696 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 67,393 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 55,213 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in tread pattern not greater than requirements

Fail 17 Apr 2012 41,086 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/f tyre has a slight cut in tread pattern not greater than requirements

Pass 18 Apr 2011 27,949 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 AYG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AYG, 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 AYG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 AYG shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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