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KW08 ZWD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

94,641 mi
Last recorded94,641 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 94,641 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 86,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 9 Oct 2023 74,520 miles
Pass 20 May 2022 58,531 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 57,204 miles
Pass 8 May 2020 55,420 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 54,673 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2019 54,673 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2018 52,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened alloy top mounting on shocker (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened alloy top shocker mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 50,661 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2016 47,706 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 45,316 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 45,316 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 41,605 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 36,314 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2012 31,005 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 24,960 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 ZWD 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 88.2%.

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 ZWD, 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 ZWD registered?

KW08 ZWD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 ZWD shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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