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KV08 OGH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,090 mi
Last recorded127,090 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 127,090 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2025 127,090 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 123,861 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 119,635 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 115,410 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2019 115,035 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2019 115,035 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Sep 2018 101,644 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 95,299 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Fail 29 Aug 2017 95,291 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45/17 also has nail in it (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edge

Pass 1 Aug 2016 78,098 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2016 78,098 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 74,565 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 64,960 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2013 50,492 miles

Both front tyres are worn on the outer edge

Nail in offside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 41,810 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 35,768 miles

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

Fail 16 Jun 2011 35,767 miles

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

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

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 OGH 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 72.2%.

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 OGH, 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 OGH registered?

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

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