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KW08 FVY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2026
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

100,089 mi
Last recorded100,089 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2025 100,089 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2024 92,631 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Mar 2023 84,256 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2022 77,925 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2022 77,925 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle caliper seized (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 73,818 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,323 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 60,064 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,189 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,233 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 53,148 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,499 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 25,324 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 14,402 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 14,401 miles

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

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 FVY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 FVY, 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 FVY registered?

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

Is KW08 FVY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 FVY shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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