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KW08 WMF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,814 mi
Last recorded136,814 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 136,814 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 122,743 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 107,914 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 93,463 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 79,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 70,031 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 69,481 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 69,480 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2019 68,696 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2019 68,694 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 68,326 miles

Central baby seat fitted

drivers seat has movement but not excessive

passenger seat has movement but not excessive

Fail 13 Mar 2018 68,326 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour permitting white light (1.4.A.2f)

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

Central baby seat fitted

drivers seat has movement but not excessive

passenger seat has movement but not excessive

Pass 16 Mar 2017 63,770 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 57,874 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 55,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Mar 2014 52,641 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 43,004 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2012 31,638 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2012 31,638 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,018 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 WMF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 WMF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 WMF registered?

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

Is KW08 WMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 WMF shows 20 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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