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OV08 KNA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

118,194 mi
Last recorded118,194 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2022 118,194 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2021 114,302 miles

engine management light on

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Fail 26 Jul 2021 114,300 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside (4.1.4 (b))

engine management light on

offside rear tyre uneven tread wear inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2020 110,557 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2019 106,633 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Fail 20 Jul 2019 106,633 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Road wheel fixing missing nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing nearside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing offside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Road wheel fixing missing offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick nearside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt nearside rear ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

Pass 3 Aug 2018 99,339 miles

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 1 Aug 2018 99,339 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Exhaust System Is Corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

O/S/F & N/S/R Tyre Valve Is Deteriorated

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

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2017 89,597 miles

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

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

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 11 Apr 2017 89,596 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

engine management light is on

exhaust system is corroded

vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Pass 11 Apr 2016 83,205 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 77,829 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

offside rear tyre outer wall sighty cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2014 69,707 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 61,735 miles

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

engine management light on..

Pass 30 Mar 2012 54,094 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 43,443 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 KNA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OV08 KNA, 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 KNA registered?

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

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