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KW08 YZH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

64,892 mi
Last recorded64,892 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 64,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Oct 2024 62,807 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2023 61,364 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 61,364 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 60,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Strong Advise: Rear exhaust mounts heavily cracking and failing

Fail 13 Oct 2022 60,353 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system insecure Silencer mountings failed (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule corroded

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Strong Advise: Rear exhaust mounts heavily cracking and failing

Pass 13 Oct 2021 59,767 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 58,842 miles

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

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

Offside stop lamp slightly discoloured /bulb deteriorated.

Pass 4 Jul 2019 57,576 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2018 56,872 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jul 2018 56,872 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 55,932 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 54,654 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 24 Jul 2015 53,169 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Slight play in offside and nearside of steering rack.

Pass 8 Jul 2014 50,398 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 41,045 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2012 35,492 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 35,492 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 27,082 miles

Offside Front 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 YZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YZH, 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 YZH registered?

KW08 YZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

Is KW08 YZH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 YZH shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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