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KW08 WKN

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

170,476 mi
Last recorded170,476 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 170,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift.

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

advanced corrosion to both front suspension leg tops.

engine/gearbox oil leak.

Fail 13 Jun 2022 170,476 miles

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear suspension bump stop adrift.

Offside reverse light inoperative.

Rear exhaust heatshield loose.

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

advanced corrosion to both front suspension leg tops.

engine/gearbox oil leak.

Pass 17 Jun 2021 155,450 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r d bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r d bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2021 155,450 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated n/s/f top rubber (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s/r d bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s/r d bush has wear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too low n/s/f dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low o/s/f dip beam (4.1.2 (a))

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2020 138,163 miles

slight oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2020 138,163 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm n/s/r (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high n/s (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too high o/s (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/f on 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f on 2mm legal limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/r on 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

slight oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2019 124,594 miles

oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,528 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2017 93,181 miles

chip in windscreen

Fail 19 Jun 2017 93,180 miles

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

chip in windscreen

Pass 23 Jun 2016 76,500 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil leak

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Jun 2016 76,497 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Engine oil leak

Engine oil low

Offside Rear Brake caliper anti rattle spring missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 60,152 miles

Slits/perishing on inside sidewalls of front tyres, not yet through to cords

Pass 29 May 2014 52,373 miles
Pass 28 May 2013 47,239 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 42,015 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 34,615 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 WKN 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 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 WKN, 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 WKN registered?

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

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