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KW08 WGV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

93,229 mi
Last recorded93,229 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 93,229 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 92,940 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2021 91,905 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2021 91,905 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 91,293 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 90,506 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2018 88,388 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 88,388 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2017 85,062 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 85,040 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 80,723 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Jun 2016 80,723 miles

Nearside Front Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

under tray fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2015 76,190 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 76,185 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2014 68,023 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 62,005 miles

nearside rear tyre worn bald on both edges advise replaced asap

offside rear tyre cracked and perrished and worn on inner edge advise replaced asap

Pass 25 Jun 2012 52,643 miles

nearside rear tyre tread low on edge

slight play in both front drop link bushes

Pass 16 Jun 2011 41,259 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 WGV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WGV, 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 WGV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW08 WGV shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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