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KW08 CAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,112 mi
Last recorded78,112 miles
Recorded on15 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2018 78,112 miles

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Fail 15 May 2018 78,112 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre perished.

Pass 19 May 2017 71,586 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2017 71,586 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 May 2016 64,107 miles

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

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

Slight play in nearside front anti-roll bar link.

Pass 14 May 2015 55,772 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 48,959 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 43,813 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 40,227 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 31,748 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 CAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 CAU, 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 CAU registered?

KW08 CAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is KW08 CAU safe to buy?

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