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KV08 AYL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

185,024 mi
Last recorded185,024 miles
Recorded on16 Feb 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Feb 2023 185,024 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 184,438 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside & offside upper & lower arms, bushes deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust flexi deteriorating

exhaust heat shield deteriorating

undertrays engine covers and sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2022 178,629 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2021 170,934 miles

offside front brake pads & disc are deteriorating

Fail 9 Mar 2021 170,719 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 161,769 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 149,903 miles

nearside & offside front shock absorber casings corroding

Fail 20 Mar 2019 149,891 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

nearside & offside front shock absorber casings corroding

Pass 17 Mar 2018 140,617 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 121,265 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 101,209 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 87,102 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 75,119 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 60,760 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 42,382 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,726 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 27,726 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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 AYL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 AYL, 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 AYL registered?

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

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The MOT history for KV08 AYL shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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