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KW08 FVU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

128,925 mi
Last recorded128,925 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 128,925 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2024 124,634 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 120,619 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2023 120,474 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 113,417 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Feb 2022 113,417 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 109,213 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2020 105,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 95,746 miles
Pass 24 May 2017 92,689 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 74,860 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 74,860 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 68,540 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 May 2014 61,318 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 61,317 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2013 57,517 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2012 51,567 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 41,121 miles

offside rear brake binding slightly

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 FVU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FVU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 FVU registered?

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

Is KW08 FVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 FVU shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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