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KW08 FYE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

93,145 mi
Last recorded93,145 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FYE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 93,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre slightly cracking or perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 89,455 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 86,156 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2023 82,857 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2023 82,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 May 2022 79,521 miles
Fail 23 May 2022 79,518 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2021 75,544 miles
Fail 24 May 2021 75,544 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 72,284 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 68,239 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2019 68,239 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 21 May 2018 65,437 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 62,157 miles
Fail 19 May 2017 62,157 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2016 57,182 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 May 2015 52,311 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

rear brake pads worn wearing low

Fail 18 May 2015 52,311 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing uneven inner edges

rear brake pads worn wearing low

Pass 6 May 2014 47,408 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 6 May 2014 47,408 miles

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

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2013 41,838 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 35,691 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 28,992 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 FYE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 FYE, 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 FYE registered?

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

Is KW08 FYE safe to buy?

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