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KA57 ZZP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2022
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,949 mi
Last recorded160,949 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKA57 ZZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,949 miles

Front shocker at n/s corroded

Front shocker at o/s corroded & leaking oil

Fail 2 Dec 2020 160,629 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Front shocker at o/s corroded

Front shocker at o/s leaking oil

Rear brakes 28% imbalance limit 30%

Pass 13 Nov 2019 155,789 miles

Corrosion on front shockers

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Gear stick excessively stiff

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc back plate corroded at n/s

Fail 13 Nov 2019 155,789 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Corrosion on front shockers

Corrosion on rear brake discs

Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))

Front tyre at o/s approaching wear bars

Gear stick excessively stiff

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc back plate corroded at n/s

Pass 27 Sep 2018 149,552 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 149,550 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 137,829 miles

Central Front Upper Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2016 106,040 miles

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Fail 18 Apr 2016 106,040 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2015 82,686 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 62,455 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 44,298 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 26,674 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 21,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KA57 ZZP 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 KA57 ZZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KA57 ZZP registered?

KA57 ZZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 January 2008.

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