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KW08 WNE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,962 mi
Last recorded151,962 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2022 151,962 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 144,289 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield above silencer a little insecure

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

engine oil low

Pass 27 Jul 2020 139,328 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear exhaust heat shield insecure @ silencer

Offside Rear brake pad's a little noise when wheel is rotated. However, brake pad's linings appears to be in good order.

Pass 9 Jul 2019 129,680 miles

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

Nearside Rear back up light on

Fail 9 Jul 2019 129,855 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 0.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear back up light on

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Jul 2018 119,659 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2017 112,930 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 103,137 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2016 103,137 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear,nail in tread and 2-3mm tread depth

Offside Rear tyre inner edge uneven wear,nail in tread and 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 27 Jul 2015 92,042 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,268 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 70,349 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 57,220 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 47,032 miles

Nearside headlamp image weak

Fail 28 Jul 2011 47,032 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside headlamp image weak

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 WNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WNE, 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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KW08 WNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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