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KV08 MZW

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

90,228 mi
Last recorded90,228 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 MZW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2021 90,228 miles

A/C compressor very noisy

Pass 17 Sep 2020 86,103 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 86,103 miles

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

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 81,921 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 77,748 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 72,699 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 72,699 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 65,811 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 62,152 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2015 62,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi-pipe section (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 58,115 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 58,110 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 14 Mar 2014 48,482 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 48,482 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 41,125 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 34,444 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 26,828 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 MZW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MZW, 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 MZW registered?

KV08 MZW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KV08 MZW shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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