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KW08 WNX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,680 mi
Last recorded121,680 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 WNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 121,680 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2023 107,511 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2022 96,507 miles

off side rear top mount slightly corroded but not to excess

outer sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow but not to to excess

Pass 2 Jan 2021 95,504 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 94,149 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 91,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 91,983 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR BOX (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge GOING OUT OF SHAPE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively N/S AND O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 75,066 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 69,466 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45r17 (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 62,931 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside front tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Jun 2014 55,457 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 48,323 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 21 Jun 2013 48,323 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 42,946 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 34,464 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 WNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WNX, 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 WNX registered?

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

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