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KY08 DVF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

141,339 mi
Last recorded141,339 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 DVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 141,339 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 130,354 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 113,786 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 109,309 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 109,281 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 1 Mar 2022 103,622 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 96,790 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both sides (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

slight travel on foot brake pedal

Pass 17 Feb 2020 90,748 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 80,552 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2019 80,552 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,409 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 66,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 58,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 52,285 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 44,946 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 44,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 36,410 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 27,997 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 19,840 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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KY08 DVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KY08 DVF, 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 KY08 DVF registered?

KY08 DVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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