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KV08 OGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

65,626 mi
Last recorded65,626 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,626 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 30 Oct 2017 65,626 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,275 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,275 miles

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 52,673 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2015 52,668 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 47,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 39,004 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2013 39,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Aug 2012 32,058 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 32,058 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 21,734 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 OGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 OGC, 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 OGC registered?

KV08 OGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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