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KW08 YZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

126,466 mi
Last recorded126,466 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 YZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2025 126,466 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2024 124,032 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 124,018 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Fail 16 May 2024 123,962 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2023 122,543 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 122,533 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,297 miles

steering lock warning light on

Fail 3 Mar 2022 121,295 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 118,615 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Fuel misting around fuel filter housing and shield.

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel arch liner fouling suspension coil spring.

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight damage to front wind screen in zone b.

Steering lock not functioning Steering lock fault warning in dash display. (7.3 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 118,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension coil spring broken at bottom with a piece missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.

Fuel misting around fuel filter housing and shield.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Wheel arch liner fouling suspension coil spring.

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Slight damage to front wind screen in zone b.

Steering lock not functioning Steering lock fault warning in dash display. (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2020 114,994 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight/to excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Feb 2020 114,990 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour led strip on boot shows red light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour led strip on boot shows red light. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight/to excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear indicator led across boot, when indicating left starts from the right side of the car.

Pass 20 Feb 2019 110,652 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 110,651 miles

Steering locking device ineffective Steering lock warning light on (2.1.3 (d))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 104,412 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 100,515 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 100,512 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 92,164 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 83,967 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Slight weap of deisel from fuel filter at rear.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre close to wear markers

Pass 17 Jun 2013 68,690 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 59,623 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 45,587 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 YZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?

KW08 YZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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