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KB57 ZYV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,614 mi
Last recorded149,614 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 ZYV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2021 149,614 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2020 149,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2019 141,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2019 141,524 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edge

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre worn on outer edge

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2018 131,170 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 131,164 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 123,695 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyre valves perished

Fail 8 Nov 2017 123,695 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

all tyre valves perished

Pass 14 Nov 2016 115,261 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 106,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear both tyres uneven on edges

Pass 5 Nov 2014 96,891 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 96,891 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 88,878 miles

osf tyre worn on inner edges

osr seat belt not checked. child seat fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2012 80,573 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2011 70,910 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 62,460 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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KB57 ZYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KB57 ZYV, 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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KB57 ZYV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 January 2008.

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