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KW08 WHT

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

59,761 mi
Last recorded59,761 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WHT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 59,761 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2025 58,530 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,582 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 55,142 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 52,905 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 50,059 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 49,193 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2020 49,193 miles

Central Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 45,957 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 43,402 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 41,209 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 38,630 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 35,232 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,080 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 27,210 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 20,557 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 12,926 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 9,468 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 WHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WHT, 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 WHT registered?

KW08 WHT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 WHT shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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