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KW08 WKX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

100,007 mi
Last recorded100,007 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2023 100,007 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))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield loose.

Washers partly not working.

Pass 4 Feb 2022 94,735 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Feb 2022 94,735 miles

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 does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 89,991 miles

Covers on outer sills obstructing view.

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 89,988 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Covers on outer sills obstructing view.

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))

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

Rear tyres starting to wear on inner edges.

Pass 3 Feb 2020 84,858 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 78,412 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 72,834 miles

Central brake light partly not working.

Fail 11 Jan 2018 72,831 miles

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

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

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

Central brake light partly not working.

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 67,768 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 59,482 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2015 51,301 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2015 51,301 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2014 44,246 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 34,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 33,187 miles

baby seats fitted to rear

Pass 17 Jun 2011 26,354 miles

baby seat fitted to rear

offside front tyre worn on edges

rear discs worn

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 WKX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW08 WKX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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