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KV08 MXY

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Mar 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

154,140 mi
Last recorded154,140 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto84,026 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MXY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 154,140 miles

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2026 154,079 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Central Front Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2025 136,572 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2024 130,214 miles

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

Lower under trays fitted

Pass 16 Dec 2021 130,061 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 128,159 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 124,708 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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 121,926 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2017 116,100 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 108,725 miles

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,559 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt offside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt nearside front upper (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking diesel fuel filter leaking (7.2.3)

coil spring broken offside front (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

advisory engine cover and under tray fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2015 96,797 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

nearside wiper slightly split

Pass 25 Mar 2014 80,336 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 61,744 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 61,744 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 44,165 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 28,938 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto?

Based on 2,900 MOT tests across 260 vehicles.

76.5%
Pass Rate
7,671
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
260
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 61
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 44
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 32
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 24
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KV08 MXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.6% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 MXY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KV08 MXY registered?

KV08 MXY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid Auto, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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