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CK08 ZGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2024
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

172,149 mi
Last recorded172,149 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2023 172,149 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2023 172,149 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2022 168,590 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2021 162,990 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Fail 14 Oct 2021 162,990 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated small hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres cracking/perished

Pass 15 Sep 2020 156,804 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

n/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall/perished

o/s mirror faded

o/s/f tyre worn bold inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Fail 15 Sep 2020 156,801 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

n/s/f tyre starting to wear inner edge

n/s/r tyre has cut to sidewall/perished

o/s mirror faded

o/s/f tyre worn bold inner edge

o/s/r tyre cracking/perished

Pass 8 Apr 2019 144,210 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 144,085 miles

Exhaust diesel particulate filter shows evidence of tampering. (8.2.2.1 (c))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour black (8.2.2.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Fuel tank leaking filter housing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 133,050 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 133,050 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both 1.4mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Oct 2017 127,999 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reg bulbs dull

o/s/f tyre getting low (3mm)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 127,827 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both reg bulbs dull

o/s/f tyre getting low (3mm)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 115,626 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmited smoke levels higher than expected.

pas fluid present, new rack fitted advise further investigation.

Fail 11 Oct 2016 115,625 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.mm. (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

emmited smoke levels higher than expected.

oil level on minimum

pas fluid present, new rack fitted advise further investigation.

Pass 1 Oct 2015 104,449 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 104,449 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 98,115 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 84,124 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 84,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 74,845 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 56,174 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 ZGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 CK08 ZGZ, 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 ZGZ registered?

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

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