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KW08 WPE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

164,335 mi
Last recorded164,335 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2024 164,335 miles

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

fuel filter corroded / very rusty

Pass 21 Mar 2023 151,523 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2022 135,430 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 120,163 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable guide defective

Fail 19 Mar 2021 120,163 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Handbrake cable guide defective

Pass 30 Jun 2020 117,406 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides smooth on inner edges, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 117,403 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides smooth on inner edges, cords will soon be exposed (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 110,528 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material unions on front to rear pipes above axle / tank area (1.1.11 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 11 Apr 2018 101,521 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight ()

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe unions corroded - alongside fuel tank

Pass 12 Apr 2017 92,524 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Unions by fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 82,968 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 70,725 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2015 70,725 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 22 May 2014 61,613 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2013 49,417 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 38,485 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 26,508 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 WPE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WPE, 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 WPE registered?

KW08 WPE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

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