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KW08 FYH

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

110,959 mi
Last recorded110,959 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 FYH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 110,959 miles

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 100,172 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 88,589 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slightly pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Dec 2022 87,315 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen washers not spraying suspect frozen

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 87,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45r17 97w (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Front windscreen washers not spraying suspect frozen

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

Pass 26 Oct 2021 83,958 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 26 Oct 2021 83,957 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 81,879 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 81,878 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

both rear shockabsorber top mountings corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2019 79,703 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 74,382 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 74,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2017 70,142 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2017 70,140 miles

Fuel system component leaking rear fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 12 Sep 2016 65,266 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,467 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 58,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (7.1.2)

Fuel system component leaking filter assembly (7.2.3)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 48,803 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 39,717 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 29,940 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 21,095 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 FYH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FYH, 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 FYH registered?

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

Is KW08 FYH safe to buy?

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