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KB57 ZZM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

148,843 mi
Last recorded148,843 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 ZZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2024 148,843 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Dec 2024 148,765 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 139,226 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2023 139,220 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2023 139,217 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 133,648 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2021 130,064 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2021 130,052 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 124,395 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 124,377 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on edge

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 117,136 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2018 105,338 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 91,343 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 91,343 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 84,548 miles

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

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,946 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 74,946 miles

Fuel system component leaking Filter. (7.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2015 64,003 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 64,003 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 7 Feb 2014 59,718 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,713 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 49,153 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)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 44,470 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 ZZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

KB57 ZZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 February 2008.

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