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EU08 ZRK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2025
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

150,420 mi
Last recorded150,420 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU08 ZRK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2024 150,420 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2023 141,606 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2022 133,395 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded-n/s/f link boot perished-

Pass 7 Oct 2021 131,639 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 123,073 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 109,319 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 100,003 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 100,002 miles

Offside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front N/s wing mirror blackened badly affecting view to rear

Pass 17 Apr 2017 91,747 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2017 91,747 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 79,131 miles

font discs worn /corroded

rear discs worn corroded

Fail 15 Apr 2016 79,131 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

font discs worn /corroded

rear discs worn corroded

Pass 26 May 2015 66,559 miles
Fail 25 May 2015 66,557 miles

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

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 7 May 2014 54,220 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 42,206 miles
Pass 26 May 2012 35,224 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 25,776 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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EU08 ZRK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 EU08 ZRK, 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 EU08 ZRK registered?

EU08 ZRK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

Is EU08 ZRK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU08 ZRK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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