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KW08 WLD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2018
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

159,712 mi
Last recorded159,712 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WLD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 159,712 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2017 151,389 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit @ 2MM worn on inner edge (215/55R16) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 133,100 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind on brake

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges (215/55R16)

Pass 9 Jun 2015 115,768 miles

fuel filter damp / wet, not leaking at time of test, needs checking out ASAP

Fail 5 Jun 2015 115,493 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

fuel filter damp / wet, not leaking at time of test, needs checking out ASAP

n/s parking brake poor,

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,891 miles

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

Fail 12 Jun 2014 97,891 miles

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

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

Pass 31 May 2013 78,895 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 63,365 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake pads wearing low

nearside front tyre deteriorated slightly, inner edge of tread area wearing low and uneven

offside front tyre deteriorated slightly, inner edge of tread area wearing low and uneven

tyre size:215/55/16-93V

Pass 31 May 2011 47,326 miles

rear tyres feathered on inner edges

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 WLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WLD, 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 WLD registered?

KW08 WLD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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