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KAW 80D

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

121,594 mi
Last recorded121,594 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAW 80D
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 121,594 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jul 2026 121,537 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 119,992 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2024 118,902 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2023 111,538 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 109,631 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 106,852 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2020 103,849 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 100,190 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 96,941 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 94,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2016 91,286 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Stop lamp slightly discoloured both sides (1.2.1e)

o/s/r tyre slightly wearing o inside shoulder

Pass 22 Jun 2015 86,106 miles

osr tyre worn on edge.

Pass 10 Jul 2014 79,789 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 79,789 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jun 2013 68,163 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front discs heavily worn and lipped

Pass 26 Jun 2012 54,802 miles

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge & tyre out of shape.

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge.

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape.

slight movement at steering wheel.

various small chips to front screen.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,173 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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KAW 80D is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KAW 80D, 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 KAW 80D registered?

KAW 80D is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2008.

Is KAW 80D safe to buy?

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