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KW08 WGG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

156,093 mi
Last recorded156,093 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WGG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2021 156,093 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 134,786 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 120,940 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 120,939 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front electric window inoperative

Pass 21 Aug 2018 112,884 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 102,579 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2016 92,943 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 82,292 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 65,892 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 53,393 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 53,393 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 45,036 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 31,843 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 WGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WGG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 WGG registered?

KW08 WGG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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