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CK08 ZGY

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jul 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

135,399 mi
Last recorded135,399 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZGY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 135,399 miles

Front Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2024 126,688 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 122,813 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 122,813 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 122,233 miles

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

Offside Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 17 Feb 2022 122,224 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 128,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 117,977 miles

diesel emission to clear for smoke reading printout

Pass 23 Mar 2017 112,959 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 23 Mar 2017 112,958 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front (3.5.1g)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

engine warning lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2016 108,489 miles

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 22 Mar 2016 108,489 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 23 Mar 2015 100,308 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 91,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 81,374 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 48,540 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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CK08 ZGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CK08 ZGY, 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 CK08 ZGY registered?

CK08 ZGY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2008.

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