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KW08 MGJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

106,986 mi
Last recorded106,986 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 MGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2021 106,986 miles

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

small chip in windscreen

Fail 29 Jun 2021 106,986 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

exhaust dpf fitted,result 0.01

small chip in windscreen

undertray hanging low/fixing missing

Pass 31 Jul 2020 101,548 miles

small chip in windscreen

Fail 22 Jul 2020 101,548 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

small chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Jul 2019 95,721 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing/wearing lower on inner edges

Fail 22 Jul 2019 95,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively slight (1.2.1 (e))

both rear tyres wearing/wearing lower on inner edges

Pass 31 Jul 2018 89,151 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 89,148 miles

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both on LIMIT (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. on LIMIT (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake discs showing deterioration

Pass 12 May 2017 81,036 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on LIMIT (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 26 May 2016 73,391 miles
Fail 26 May 2016 73,391 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2015 67,591 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 62,640 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 55,352 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 41,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter area damp but no leaks visable

Fail 1 Jun 2012 41,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

fuel filter area damp but no leaks visable

Pass 1 Jun 2011 25,429 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KW08 MGJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 MGJ, 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 MGJ registered?

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

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