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KW08 WFJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jul 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

168,476 mi
Last recorded168,476 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 168,476 miles

Central Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 157,730 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))

Pass 30 Jul 2024 146,901 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 20 Jul 2024 146,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Offside Rear Brake drum back plate insecure (1.1.14 (d))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2023 143,739 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 143,700 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jun 2022 140,488 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2021 131,843 miles

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 122,068 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2019 112,574 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 76,854 miles

N/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 2MM - 235 45 17 97W

O/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT - 3MM - 235 45 17 97W

O/S/R TYRE OUT OF SHAPE ON INNER EDGE - 235 45 17 97W

Pass 21 Jul 2017 65,420 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 58,607 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 29 Jul 2015 51,548 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 51,548 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 43,421 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 33,919 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 28,775 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 23,990 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 WFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WFJ, 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 WFJ registered?

KW08 WFJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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