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KW08 BZU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

201,386 mi
Last recorded201,386 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 BZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2025 201,386 miles

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

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear fuel filter damp, No visible leak

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

Rear back box heatshield loose

Pass 8 Oct 2024 180,732 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Filter Damp and Wet on Connecters - No Visible Leak

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust Back Box Heat Shield is Hanging Loose and Resting on Back Box Causing a Rattle on Idle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread Grooves - Stepping on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 180,279 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner Face and Outer Face Corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Fuel Filter Damp and Wet on Connecters - No Visible Leak

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust Back Box Heat Shield is Hanging Loose and Resting on Back Box Causing a Rattle on Idle

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in Tread Grooves - Stepping on Outer Edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Slightly Lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 158,263 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 146,691 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 23 Sep 2022 146,691 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front both headlamps faded

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 122,846 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 122,846 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords worn inner 2mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 117,979 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 117,358 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 116,308 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 113,977 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 107,518 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 101,605 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 95,820 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 89,343 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 89,343 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 May 2012 89,135 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 85,352 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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KW08 BZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 KW08 BZU, 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 KW08 BZU registered?

KW08 BZU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2008.

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