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KL08 HLW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Dec 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

105,133 mi
Last recorded105,133 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL08 HLW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 105,133 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2024 102,649 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 97,621 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2022 92,055 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2021 86,624 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 83,927 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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 18 Dec 2019 82,227 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))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 79,591 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2017 74,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC LIPPED

Fail 12 Dec 2017 74,332 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE DISC LIPPED

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE DISC LIPPED

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 68,438 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2016 68,438 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 59,702 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2014 51,298 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 43,298 miles

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm and close to legal limits.

Fail 17 Dec 2013 43,298 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise offside front tyre wearing low on 2mm and close to legal limits.

Pass 14 Dec 2012 35,017 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 27,014 miles

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

off/side front tyre has a cut on the inner sider not deep enough to reach the cords.

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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KL08 HLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KL08 HLW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL08 HLW registered?

KL08 HLW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2008.

Is KL08 HLW safe to buy?

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