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KW08 FUY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

144,012 mi
Last recorded144,012 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2020 144,012 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 143,919 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2019 131,744 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Rear brake pads getting low

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Fail 4 Feb 2019 131,744 miles

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Rear brake pads getting low

engine covers & under trays fitted, some fuel lines & brake pipes covered

Pass 30 Jan 2018 118,567 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

engine covers fitted

front flexi exhaust has slight leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

Fail 30 Jan 2018 118,567 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play in it

Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

engine covers fitted

front flexi exhaust has slight leak

slight play detected at steering wheel

Pass 7 Feb 2017 106,896 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2017 106,894 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2016 100,342 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 16 Apr 2016 100,342 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Jul 2015 93,944 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Multiple stonechip damage to front windscreen.

Offside rear jacking block missing.

Pass 17 May 2014 84,060 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 68,581 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 17 May 2012 48,897 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 34,477 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 FUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KW08 FUY, 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 FUY registered?

KW08 FUY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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