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KV08 ABF

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

202,903 mi
Last recorded202,903 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A93,011 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 ABF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Dth A
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 202,903 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 190,486 miles

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))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 190,481 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp lens seriously defective Lens Broken (4.2.1 (b))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (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))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2023 178,184 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2022 165,711 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2021 153,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2020 138,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Exhaust Flexi Section Deteriorating (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 125,934 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2018 111,216 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 95,529 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 80,966 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 74,959 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 71,067 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 65,107 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 54,936 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 54,936 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2011 42,404 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A?

Based on 2,169 MOT tests across 156 vehicles.

75.4%
Pass Rate
7,853
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
156
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 67
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 42
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 37
Registration plate lamp not working 31
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22
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KV08 ABF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.1% with a typical mileage of 93,011 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 67 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KV08 ABF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KV08 ABF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Dth A, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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