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KV08 MZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

148,391 mi
Last recorded148,391 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 10 Mar 2026 148,391 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Under tray shield(undersealed)

Pass 20 Jan 2025 140,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE SLIGHT PLAY

OIL LEAK

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened SLIGHT PLAY (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear ANTI ROLL BAR LINKAGE SLIGHT PLAY

VEHICLE STRUCTURE SLIGHT CORROSION

Pass 20 Jan 2024 136,322 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2023 129,886 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,367 miles

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 114,004 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2019 109,330 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 105,755 miles

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 18 Apr 2017 102,213 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 98,934 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2015 95,526 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 76,022 miles

ADVICE all 4 tyres getting close to wear limmit

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,690 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 32,768 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,913 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 21,889 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)

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 MZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 MZO, 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 MZO registered?

KV08 MZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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