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K90 MGW

2008 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

160,560 mi
Last recorded160,560 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK90 MGW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2026 160,560 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2025 151,790 miles

Central Rear surface corrosion to rear axle/subframe

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Mar 2024 144,021 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2024 144,000 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2023 142,881 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2023 142,879 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 139,626 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2022 139,545 miles

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Lower Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack input shaft (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2021 133,372 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2020 127,522 miles

Nearside Rear Caliper retaining spring missing

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Fail 16 Mar 2020 127,364 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake back plate corroded

Offside Rear Brake back plate corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2019 119,820 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 112,535 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 112,535 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 108,509 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 107,622 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 106,032 miles

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

nearside front upper strut mount binding slightly

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall, not exposing any cord

Fail 7 Apr 2015 106,032 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

nearside front upper strut mount binding slightly

offside front tyre has a cut in side wall, not exposing any cord

Pass 12 Jun 2014 102,647 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 91,097 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,008 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2012 76,008 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,075 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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K90 MGW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 K90 MGW, 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 K90 MGW registered?

K90 MGW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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