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KW08 WNL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

129,381 mi
Last recorded129,381 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 129,381 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2017 129,381 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 118,254 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 118,115 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2015 105,196 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 90,696 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

exhaust system corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 11 Mar 2013 74,521 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 74,521 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2012 64,994 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 44,265 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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 WNL 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 70%.

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 WNL, 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 WNL registered?

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

Is KW08 WNL safe to buy?

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