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KB57 ZZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

137,572 mi
Last recorded137,572 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear light lens damaged

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 128,233 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 125,140 miles

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Feb 2024 125,137 miles

Power steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rears (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 122,225 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rears (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Feb 2022 119,100 miles

Offside Front Lower power steering fluid weapage.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are feathering on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Feb 2022 119,100 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at front of dpf. (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower power steering fluid weapage.

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted. (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres are feathering on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2021 114,806 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2020 108,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 108,762 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases dpf front joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 103,399 miles

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall glued

Fail 11 Feb 2019 52,695 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall glued

Pass 29 Jan 2018 99,864 miles

Offside Front cut on outer wall glued together

both rear tyres cracking/deteriorating

Pass 30 Jan 2017 95,556 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 90,431 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 88,973 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 80,238 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 69,954 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 55,837 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 41,518 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 ZZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 January 2008.

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