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KW08 WDY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,312 mi
Last recorded94,312 miles
Recorded on31 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2022 94,312 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 92,819 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 87,530 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2019 85,115 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 80,902 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Fail 25 Jun 2018 80,902 miles

Engine covers and under trays and component trims fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 71,268 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2016 60,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Jun 2015 50,227 miles

Front and rear discs worn.

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,227 miles

Front and rear discs worn.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 39,195 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside front, offside front & nearside rear tyres are starting to crack between the threads

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 33,147 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 33,147 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 26,383 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 20 Jun 2011 18,352 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 WDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WDY, 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 WDY registered?

KW08 WDY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is KW08 WDY safe to buy?

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