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CK08 ZHD

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

65,714 mi
Last recorded65,714 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK08 ZHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 65,714 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2025 60,086 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jun 2025 60,052 miles

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

Emissions limit plate value 0.5

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2024 54,408 miles
Pass 22 May 2023 52,450 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 51,843 miles

Both front shock absorbers corroded

Engine covers, sill covers and under trays fitted limiting view to testable items

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fuel residue around fuel filter, no visible leak during inspection, recommend monitoring

Handbrake lever has little remaining reserve travel

Headlight washers inoperative)(vehicle pre 1st Sept 2009

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule unions/connections corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened trailing arm and mounting brackets corroded on nearside and offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

X1 reverse light inoperative

Pass 3 Jun 2021 50,627 miles

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

Front discs worn / lipped

headlamp washers not working

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Fail 3 Jun 2021 50,625 miles

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

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

Front discs worn / lipped

headlamp washers not working

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 19 Jun 2020 49,296 miles

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

Front discs worn

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

Nearside reverse lamp not working

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

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Pass 4 May 2019 44,047 miles
Fail 4 May 2019 44,047 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 May 2018 36,508 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 32,688 miles

Nearside Front tyre 3mm

Pass 11 May 2016 29,812 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 26,555 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

slight damp around fuel filter

Pass 17 May 2014 24,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 May 2014 24,663 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 May 2013 22,282 miles

OSF tyre low

Rear pads getting low

Pass 17 May 2012 20,322 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 15,646 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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CK08 ZHD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZHD, 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 ZHD registered?

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

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