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KP08 CNZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

149,461 mi
Last recorded149,461 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 CNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 149,461 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both front & rear (all 4) brake flex hoses ferrules corroded / poor condition. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front n/s/f brake back plate corroded.

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear suspension corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust system corroded / poor condition.

Pass 14 Mar 2025 148,131 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear suspension / hubs corroded.

exhaust system corroded / poor condition.

Fail 12 Mar 2025 148,131 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s/r & n/s/r (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear rear suspension / hubs corroded.

exhaust system corroded / poor condition.

Pass 14 Mar 2024 147,545 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking / cuts / poor condition. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

tyre pressure warning system fault

Pass 16 Mar 2023 146,156 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking , poor condition , low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 146,156 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both o/s/r & n/s/r tyres cracking , poor condition , low on tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 144,777 miles

Nearside Front n/s/f brake disc back plate poor condition.

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x 2 ()

exhaust system corroded / poor condition.

Pass 26 Feb 2021 141,435 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2020 139,756 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2019 135,731 miles

Exhaust and brackets corroded

Front tyres 3-4mm tread depth

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 135,731 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust and brackets corroded

Front tyres 3-4mm tread depth

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 130,987 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 125,234 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs and pads worn

Pass 2 Mar 2016 119,819 miles

both front brake discs corroded & worn

both front inner brake pads wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges & wearing uneven

Fail 2 Mar 2016 119,819 miles

Nearside Front 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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake discs corroded & worn

both front inner brake pads wearing low

both rear tyres wearing low on inner edges & wearing uneven

Pass 13 Mar 2015 110,315 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 110,315 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 103,957 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 103,957 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 95,425 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 12 Mar 2012 79,383 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 51,621 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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KP08 CNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 KP08 CNZ, 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 KP08 CNZ registered?

KP08 CNZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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