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KW08 FYD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Sep 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

168,756 mi
Last recorded168,756 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 168,756 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2024 156,919 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2023 144,271 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2022 133,012 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak from driveshaft to gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 124,985 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 121,035 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 112,894 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 107,662 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2016 102,259 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 95,932 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2013 82,090 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2013 81,448 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2012 62,612 miles

offside drive shaft seal leaking oil

Pass 18 May 2012 61,344 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 41,237 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 FYD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 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 FYD, 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 FYD registered?

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

Is KW08 FYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 FYD shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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