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KW08 LZG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

129,575 mi
Last recorded129,575 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 129,575 miles

rear exhaust heat shield is loose

suspension knock at rear

Pass 2 Dec 2024 119,617 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear knock within suspension areas

foot brake pedal has travel

knock within steering rack area

Pass 5 Dec 2023 111,459 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 103,697 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2021 94,410 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 94,410 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 88,632 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2020 88,616 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))

Engine oil below min

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both -1.6/2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 5 Jun 2019 77,165 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 66,125 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 55,363 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 47,285 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 44,582 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 May 2014 40,321 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2012 30,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,338 miles

wall marked near side front tyre /no cords showing/

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 LZG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 LZG, 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 LZG registered?

KW08 LZG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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