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KW08 MFK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,452 mi
Last recorded106,452 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 106,452 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 104,613 miles

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 103,539 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2023 100,938 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2022 92,859 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 88,370 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 84,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2019 77,340 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 77,340 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage loose (7.1.1 (b))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 69,239 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 69,238 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2017 63,236 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 53,941 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 46,205 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 35,419 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 27,608 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 22,532 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 MFK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc 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 MFK, 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 MFK registered?

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

Is KW08 MFK safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 MFK shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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