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KW08 WKS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Sep 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,441 mi
Last recorded124,441 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 124,441 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2024 117,220 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2024 117,220 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear puncture middle of tyre

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 100,849 miles

Nearside Front washer does not work but other 2 clear screen efficiently

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four seem to have fluid leeks hard top tell due to undebody being wet (5.3.2 (b))

seems to be slight up and down movement in steering column from steering wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2023 100,849 miles

Nearside Front washer does not work but other 2 clear screen efficiently

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four seem to have fluid leeks hard top tell due to undebody being wet (5.3.2 (b))

seems to be slight up and down movement in steering column from steering wheel

Fail 5 Aug 2023 100,848 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective does not retract (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front washer does not work but other 2 clear screen efficiently

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Shock absorbers has light misting of oil all four seem to have fluid leeks hard top tell due to undebody being wet (5.3.2 (b))

seems to be slight up and down movement in steering column from steering wheel

Pass 13 Aug 2022 80,476 miles

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

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

O/s/f seatbelt appears quite to to retract

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Appear approx. 80% worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Aug 2021 59,788 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2021 59,788 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Completely bald on outermost edge, cracking in tread, starting to wear low across the tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread, starting to wear low across the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 52,405 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 37,903 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 24,507 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 24,285 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,948 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 23,395 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2014 23,192 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 22,574 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2013 22,574 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 21,508 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2012 21,508 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 20,407 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 WKS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKS, 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 WKS registered?

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

Is KW08 WKS safe to buy?

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