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KW08 MSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

99,234 mi
Last recorded99,234 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2025 99,234 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And corroded on inner and outer surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2024 91,115 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 86,068 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2023 86,068 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2022 80,747 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 74,844 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2020 73,903 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 72,687 miles

exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 29 Mar 2018 70,400 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 67,760 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 21 Mar 2016 65,507 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 62,832 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 61,383 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 61,380 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 57,037 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 47,173 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 33,873 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 25,866 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 MSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel 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 MSU, 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 MSU registered?

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

Is KW08 MSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 MSU 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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