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KW08 WGP

2008 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

102,695 mi
Last recorded102,695 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WGP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 102,695 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2018 89,752 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 87,113 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,786 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 72,289 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,279 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 63,055 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 63,055 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2013 53,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 42,049 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 42,049 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Jun 2011 30,994 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 30,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 WGP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 WGP, 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 WGP registered?

KW08 WGP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is KW08 WGP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 WGP shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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