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KV08 AYO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

157,514 mi
Last recorded157,514 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 AYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Oct 2021 157,514 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

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

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both heavily corroded. (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both trailing arm/axle bush. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both front and rear. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside and on all suspension. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 154,291 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Heavy corrosion evident on underside and on all suspension.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2020 154,291 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin All. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both. (5.3.2 (b))

Heavy corrosion evident on underside and on all suspension.

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both. (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2019 143,669 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 28 Mar 2019 143,669 miles

Both rear shock absorbers corroded

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear tyre misshaped

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2018 136,185 miles

E.M.L. on dash

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

fuel filler looks damp

undershield fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2018 136,152 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

E.M.L. on dash

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin strong advise (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear heat shield fell off

fuel filler looks damp

undershield fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2017 129,659 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 129,620 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper securing device missing Calliper spring (3.5.1j)

Pass 26 Mar 2016 121,769 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2016 121,769 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 116,350 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,578 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)

both front discs corroded

Fail 7 Jan 2014 106,571 miles

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

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)

both front discs corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 89,990 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 73,242 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 54,299 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 AYO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 AYO, 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 AYO registered?

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

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