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KW08 WFU

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,332 mi
Last recorded103,332 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2019 103,332 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 91,613 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2017 82,709 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 82,709 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 79,481 miles

advice on further look at n/s/f spring platform

Fail 26 May 2016 79,444 miles

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

advice on further look at front spring platforms

Pass 20 May 2015 68,865 miles

advice on further look at spring platforms slight noise under load

Pass 20 May 2014 58,437 miles

advice on front wipers

Pass 31 May 2013 47,953 miles

advice on front wipers

Fail 23 May 2013 47,651 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 May 2012 36,732 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 25,315 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advice keep eye on front tyers and slight brake inbalance on front brakes

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 WFU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

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

Is KW08 WFU safe to buy?

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