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KW08 MRX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,767 mi
Last recorded98,767 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 98,767 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 96,779 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))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2024 92,940 miles
Pass 18 May 2023 89,504 miles
Pass 18 May 2022 85,641 miles

Exhaust rusty, outer skin peeling off

Pass 14 May 2021 81,307 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 May 2020 79,037 miles

plastic covers over outer sills obscuring some underside components

plastic covers under vehicle obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jun 2019 75,973 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 69,675 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 12 May 2017 63,492 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 63,492 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 58,098 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 May 2015 52,773 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 52,773 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2014 45,675 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 38,198 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 31,182 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 23,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 MRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 MRX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 MRX registered?

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

Is KW08 MRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 MRX shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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