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KV08 OHE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

182,510 mi
Last recorded182,510 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 OHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2019 182,510 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2018 167,145 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Oct 2018 167,073 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 148,975 miles

rear brake discs worn lipped and pitted

rear brake pads wearing close to limit

Pass 1 Nov 2016 133,133 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2016 133,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 122,249 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 30 Oct 2015 122,244 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak.

Pass 23 Oct 2014 110,542 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 99,335 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside and nearside front and rear tyres have edges wear and worn close to tread wear indicators,also nearside front has a shallow cut

Pass 26 Sep 2012 75,806 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 71,056 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

E M L on

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Pass 6 Apr 2011 56,388 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 56,388 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

engine management light on

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 OHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KV08 OHE registered?

KV08 OHE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 April 2008.

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