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KW08 FVG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,727 mi
Last recorded122,727 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 122,727 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2018 109,563 miles

osr tyres worn on inside edge

rear discs worn

Pass 26 Jul 2017 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Jul 2017 102,795 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit note tyre tread depth 3.0 mm limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Jul 2016 93,748 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured faded but omitting correct colour (1.2.1e)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,139 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 83,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

o/s/f mirror missing

Pass 30 Jul 2014 72,722 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 59,849 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 49,728 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 May 2012 49,728 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 May 2011 36,053 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 FVG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FVG, 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 FVG registered?

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

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