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KV08 MZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,102 mi
Last recorded182,102 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2024 182,102 miles

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

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

exhaust outer skin corroded

under vehicle surface rust

Pass 21 Dec 2023 177,189 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

Pass 20 Oct 2022 168,196 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2021 164,495 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2021 164,490 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front And Rear (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 162,628 miles

Both Front Shock Absorber Casings Rusty

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2019 156,772 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2019 156,772 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 5 Apr 2019 156,744 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (insecure) (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened and offside front upper (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2018 153,312 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts tops (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 10 Apr 2018 153,312 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both fronts tops (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 Mar 2017 138,971 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 125,661 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 105,753 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,595 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 69,768 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 46,493 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 27,728 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 MZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

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

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