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KW08 WFG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,422 mi
Last recorded155,422 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 155,422 miles

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Secondary position lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obstrcuting full inspection

Fail 3 Feb 2026 155,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.20 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour Secondary position lamp (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Undertrays fitted obstrcuting full inspection

Pass 31 Jan 2025 154,166 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 152,085 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 150,493 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 147,679 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 126,438 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 108,925 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2019 107,018 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 May 2018 103,242 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Pass 12 May 2017 97,192 miles

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

Under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Fail 11 May 2017 97,189 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Under-tray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 19 Apr 2016 90,094 miles

Nearside and offside rear Tyres wearing on inner and outer treads.

Nearside front and offside front Tyres wearing low on inner and outer treads.

Undertray and outer Sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 May 2015 84,291 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 84,290 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 May 2014 77,576 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 May 2013 71,658 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 71,639 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,319 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 45,134 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 WFG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WFG, 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 WFG registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW08 WFG shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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