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KV08 MXW

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jan 2027
Tests15 (15 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

83,337 mi
Last recorded83,337 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MXW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass
Pass 23 Jan 2026 83,337 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2025 79,652 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2024 77,584 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 75,714 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 73,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 73,188 miles

Top engine cover fitted; Sill guards fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2019 71,604 miles

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

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

engine covers,sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Sep 2018 68,304 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 65,020 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2016 58,961 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 56,609 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 24 Sep 2014 51,442 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2013 46,532 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 38,136 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 28,701 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 MXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MXW, 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 MXW registered?

KV08 MXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is KV08 MXW safe to buy?

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