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KB57 ZYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

153,156 mi
Last recorded153,156 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 ZYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2019 153,156 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 140,370 miles

Rear TyreS worn close to TWI

Pass 19 May 2017 128,167 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 112,685 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 15 May 2015 100,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

chips to windscreen

exhaust system slight corrosion in places

steering and suspension show age related wear

Pass 20 May 2014 84,655 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

chip to windscreen

exhaust system corroding in places

Pass 20 May 2013 70,736 miles

exhaust corroding in places

rear tyres starting to perish/feather

Fail 20 May 2013 70,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

exhaust corroding in places

rear tyres starting to perish/feather

Pass 22 May 2012 59,736 miles

exhaust corroding in places

front discs corroding

n/s/r tyres starting to perish

o/s/f tyre getting close to wear bars

rear discs corroding

Pass 24 May 2011 51,890 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,732 miles

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

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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KB57 ZYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 KB57 ZYU, 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 KB57 ZYU registered?

KB57 ZYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 January 2008.

Is KB57 ZYU safe to buy?

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