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KV08 OGK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

132,757 mi
Last recorded132,757 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OGK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2021 132,757 miles

N/S/R exhaust rear silencer heatshield insecure

N/S/R tyre distorted

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

O/S/R exhaust rear silencer heatshield detached

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Fail 23 Apr 2021 132,756 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

N/S/R exhaust rear silencer heatshield insecure

N/S/R tyre distorted

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

O/S/R exhaust rear silencer heatshield detached

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

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

centre section of exhaust corroded

Pass 22 May 2020 122,086 miles

Nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play/ware.

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Fail 22 May 2020 122,086 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside steering rack end ball joint has slight play/ware.

Offside front tyre wearing on outside edge.

Pass 26 Apr 2019 115,587 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2018 112,763 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

Fail 23 Apr 2018 112,755 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has cut to outer sidewall.

Pass 12 Apr 2017 105,911 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 90,548 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 77,979 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 64,114 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 58,009 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 53,430 miles

N/S/F tyre has damage to side wall not exposing cords.

Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,903 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 OGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 OGK, 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 OGK registered?

KV08 OGK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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