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KW08 BZM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

156,722 mi
Last recorded156,722 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 BZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 156,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 16 Jan 2024 148,299 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower part of the shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower part of the shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 148,299 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security complete underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower part of the shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened disc has got very hot (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing lower part of the shock corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both inner and outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 142,685 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2022 136,721 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Under shield fitted

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,464 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under shield fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2019 112,704 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 105,109 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2017 96,293 miles

inner side of o/s/r alloy wheel damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2016 90,994 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 86,399 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 81,490 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 May 2013 76,719 miles

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2012 70,399 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 58,022 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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KW08 BZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 KW08 BZM, 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 KW08 BZM registered?

KW08 BZM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2008.

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