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KW08 FXD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

112,461 mi
Last recorded112,461 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FXD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,461 miles

Brake fluid cap damaged

Front brake pads very low

Oil leak noted from engine

Water leak, possible expansion tank

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Wear noted on both rear brake disc

wipers poor

n/s/r tyre badly split around inner wall

o/s/f splitting on inner wall

Fail 12 Nov 2019 112,461 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Brake fluid cap damaged

Front brake pads very low

Oil leak noted from engine

Water leak, possible expansion tank

Wear noted on both front brake disc

Wear noted on both rear brake disc

wipers poor

n/s/r tyre badly split around inner wall

o/s/f splitting on inner wall

Pass 13 Nov 2018 103,703 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2018 103,703 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 96,016 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)

slight oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2017 96,015 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

eml displayed

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2016 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall Damaged

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 87,271 miles

Nearside Front Sidewall Damaged

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 75,680 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 6 Nov 2015 75,680 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2014 64,620 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 64,620 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 55,138 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn

front number plate damaged

most tyres curbed

n/s wiper blade poor

Pass 7 Nov 2012 45,376 miles

exhaust rusty

front and rear discs worn

front number plate damaged

r/n/s brake pads appear 60% worn

Pass 31 May 2011 31,801 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 31,801 miles

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

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

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 FXD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

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

Is KW08 FXD safe to buy?

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