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KW08 WJV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

145,544 mi
Last recorded145,544 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 145,544 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2025 141,689 miles

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE BODY

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 141,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

GENRAL CORRISION UNDER THE BODY

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225.45.17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 137,419 miles

GENRAL CORRISION UNER THE VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2024 137,419 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect BOTH (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp aim too low O/S & N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced BOTH (4.1.4 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively BOTH (3.4 (b) (ii))

GENRAL CORRISION UNER THE VEHICLE

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDE (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened O/S & N/S (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 131,463 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2022 125,383 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre X2

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside

Pass 29 Jun 2021 118,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside, trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 113,214 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2020 113,213 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 108,405 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 95,384 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 93,067 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 93,066 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 88,765 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

front worn tyres on outer edges

Pass 27 Oct 2015 75,783 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,110 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 58,782 miles

nearside rear tyre valve stem deteriorating

Pass 11 May 2013 47,368 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 33,444 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 20,815 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 20,810 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 WJV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 WJV, 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 WJV registered?

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

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