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KV08 AYT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

135,525 mi
Last recorded135,525 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Aug 2026 135,525 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2025 129,671 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2025 129,670 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside & offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both nearside & offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 128,506 miles

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 19 Aug 2024 128,506 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component leaking rack body (2.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 121,703 miles

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

Front High beam stalk has a fault

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both nearside & offside upper casing excesses corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 117,100 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Obvious fault on main/dip switch (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Fail 12 Jul 2022 117,100 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps Obvious fault on main/dip switch (4.1.3 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 111,924 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Jul 2021 111,924 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 109,892 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 99,558 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 98,089 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 87,426 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 81,081 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 75,276 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 67,902 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2013 59,864 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Jan 2012 50,741 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 50,741 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 38,273 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 AYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 AYT, 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 AYT registered?

KV08 AYT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2008.

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