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KV08 OGD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

103,523 mi
Last recorded103,523 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2025 103,523 miles

Lower general areas of under body corrosion

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD LOW AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge TYRE TREAD LOW AND BALD ON INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2024 97,376 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 91,039 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2023 91,035 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Nov 2022 84,954 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 23 Nov 2022 84,953 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Cracked (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 81,048 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,603 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2019 72,063 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged HAS A DARK TINT/HAZE VISIBILITY NOT SERIOUSLY REDUCED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged HAS A DARK TINT/HAZE VISIBILITY NOT SERIOUSLY REDUCED (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 72,039 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged HAS A DARK TINT/HAZE VISIBILITY NOT SERIOUSLY REDUCED (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged HAS A DARK TINT/HAZE VISIBILITY NOT SERIOUSLY REDUCED (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 62,989 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2018 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2017 61,069 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 58,641 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 54,389 miles

NSF tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 49,622 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Apr 2013 43,629 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 37,541 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 32,682 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 OGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 OGD, 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 OGD registered?

KV08 OGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2008.

Is KV08 OGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KV08 OGD shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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