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KW08 FVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,030 mi
Last recorded138,030 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 138,030 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2021 138,020 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing.. and centre box flange cracked (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 124,648 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2020 117,701 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2019 109,961 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 99,894 miles

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)

Fail 12 Mar 2018 99,894 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 93,297 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 87,102 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 74,082 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 66,370 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 May 2014 66,369 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 May 2013 54,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 23 May 2013 54,855 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 May 2012 45,642 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall(no cord showing)

Fail 24 May 2012 45,642 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

cut in n/s/f tyre outer sidewall(no cord showing)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 36,780 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 FVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 FVS, 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 FVS registered?

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

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