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AK08 ZYP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,380 mi
Last recorded142,380 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK08 ZYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2021 142,380 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Section Join Before DPF (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering Rack further investigation required (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in Screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 135,448 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2019 135,448 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,550 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2018 131,518 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 126,369 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 119,818 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 119,818 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2015 110,269 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 100,685 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 81,675 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Aug 2012 62,926 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear tyres low on tread 2-3mm

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 23 Aug 2012 62,909 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front tyres low on tread 2 -3 mm

Pass 24 Aug 2011 42,789 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

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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AK08 ZYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 AK08 ZYP, 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 AK08 ZYP registered?

AK08 ZYP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 August 2008.

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