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OV08 KMO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,289 mi
Last recorded143,289 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV08 KMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2019 143,289 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2018 133,462 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2017 127,582 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front / rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 112,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 98,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Aug 2015 98,872 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2014 83,714 miles

Rear inner brake pads approx 2/3rds worn

Pass 7 Aug 2013 74,301 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2012 63,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 63,263 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 59,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2011 36,533 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 KMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KMO, 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 KMO registered?

OV08 KMO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2008.

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