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CT08 KWV

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

109,559 mi
Last recorded109,559 miles
Recorded on6 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT08 KWV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2025 109,559 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner + outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner + outer bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 105,284 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner + Outer. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2023 100,910 miles
Fail 11 May 2023 100,910 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 May 2022 93,297 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres low. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 May 2021 86,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2018 85,074 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 85,074 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,399 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2017 77,399 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system inoperative (4.1.D.4)

Engine Check Light illuminated

Pass 13 Jun 2016 71,283 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2015 64,186 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 53,155 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 53,155 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 46,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner tread

Fail 3 Jun 2013 46,347 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

all brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner tread

o/s/r tyre unevenly worn on inner tread

Pass 15 May 2012 37,138 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 28,371 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

sligjt front and rear brake judder

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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CT08 KWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 CT08 KWV, 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 CT08 KWV registered?

CT08 KWV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

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