MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,448 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Emissions unable to be completed dpf missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
Exhaust particulate filter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment rack end (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
front subframe corroded
rear subframe corroded
reverse lights not working
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
surface corrosion on floor pan
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism obviously worn (1.1.6 (b) (i))
vehicle has some surface corrosion on floor pan
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play in joint
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Exhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front inner steering arm slight play in joint
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
under trays fitted
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Rear Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
under trays fitted
Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
Nearside Rear reflector insecure (1.5.1a)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Steering rack gaiter split both sides (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KW08 BZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 KW08 BZT, 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 BZT registered?
KW08 BZT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2008.
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