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KV08 TSZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,068 mi
Last recorded138,068 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 138,068 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective 1x centre exhaust mounting bracket missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear brake backplate badly corroded

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 May 2025 129,043 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective both

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discolored both

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

Pass 9 May 2024 123,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Fail 8 May 2024 123,089 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock absorber mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge wearing unevenly (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 22 May 2023 113,727 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 May 2023 113,718 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2022 108,708 miles
Pass 24 May 2021 105,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2021 105,211 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2020 102,262 miles
Fail 23 May 2020 102,262 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2019 98,595 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2018 94,142 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 89,492 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear tyre has splits in tread

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 85,436 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 79,730 miles

N/S Rear tyre has cut in side wall but not down to cords

Fail 10 Apr 2015 79,730 miles

N/S Rear tyre has cut in side wall but not down to cords

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 73,897 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Apr 2013 68,117 miles

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

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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 58,978 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 37,437 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 TSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 TSZ, 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 TSZ registered?

KV08 TSZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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