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KW08 WKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

133,078 mi
Last recorded133,078 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2021 133,078 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule At caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 130,850 miles

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 3 Sep 2020 130,850 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (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))

Pass 16 Aug 2019 122,884 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 117,078 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 117,071 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 109,597 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2017 109,597 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2016 101,911 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 99,312 miles

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 21 Mar 2015 90,983 miles

N/s/f tyre wearing on edge.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 80,988 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 80,988 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 74,684 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 May 2012 68,098 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 68,098 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 55,698 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 WKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WKA, 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 WKA registered?

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

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