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KW08 MVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

175,191 mi
Last recorded175,191 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2023 175,191 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Sep 2023 175,187 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 172,102 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Wiper mechanisem worn.

Pass 24 Sep 2021 169,514 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 166,299 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 160,552 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 160,548 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 149,433 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 135,952 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2016 122,700 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 112,271 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 112,267 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 92,964 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f & o/s/r jacking points missing

Pass 7 Oct 2013 70,721 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 51,912 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

No emissions reading obtained due to engine running clean

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Oct 2012 51,912 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

No emissions reading obtained due to engine running clean

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2012 48,880 miles

rear tyres wearing down on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2011 35,138 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 MVS 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 77.8%.

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 MVS, 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 MVS registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW08 MVS shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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