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OV08 KHY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

91,398 mi
Last recorded91,398 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KHY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 91,398 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2026 91,386 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 89,060 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in underseal (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 88,279 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 87,393 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 85,424 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 85,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 18 May 2018 82,440 miles
Fail 14 May 2018 82,440 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 May 2017 79,740 miles

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 12 May 2016 76,372 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 76,372 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 71,713 miles

both rear tyres starting to crack between treads

Pass 11 Mar 2014

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no mileage displayed at time of test

Pass 11 Mar 2013 60,542 miles

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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 54,667 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 45,859 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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OV08 KHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OV08 KHY, 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 OV08 KHY registered?

OV08 KHY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is OV08 KHY safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV08 KHY shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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