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KW08 WJA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2025
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

161,551 mi
Last recorded161,551 miles
Recorded on16 May 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WJA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 May 2024 161,551 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2022 147,958 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2022 147,115 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2021 126,765 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2021 126,548 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 3-2-1mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jul 2020 116,826 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 116,799 miles

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Fail 22 Mar 2018 116,792 miles

Headlamp aim too high Both. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Covers & trays preventing access to some components.

O/s rear tyre is getting close to the limit.

Rear brake discs are corroding.

Pass 21 Dec 2016 108,730 miles

centre exhaust box corroded

O/s rear tyre close to legal limit

both front tyres close to legal limit

slight fluid leak on O/s front shock absorber

slight play O/s front drop link

Pass 17 Sep 2015 97,902 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 97,902 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2014 83,768 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 72,081 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 56,136 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 56,136 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 36,763 miles

Very small cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

Fail 14 Jul 2011 36,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Very small cuts in nearside front tyre side wall

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 WJA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WJA, 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 WJA registered?

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

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