MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,466 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
steering lock warning light on
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.
Fuel misting around fuel filter housing and shield.
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel arch liner fouling suspension coil spring.
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Slight damage to front wind screen in zone b.
Steering lock not functioning Steering lock fault warning in dash display. (7.3 (a))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken Suspension coil spring broken at bottom with a piece missing. (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs lipped and ridged. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine cover and under tray present impeding inspection.
Fuel misting around fuel filter housing and shield.
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Front Wheel arch liner fouling suspension coil spring.
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Slight damage to front wind screen in zone b.
Steering lock not functioning Steering lock fault warning in dash display. (7.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight/to excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour led strip on boot shows red light. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour led strip on boot shows red light. (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play o/s/f anti-roll bar drop link has slight/to excessive play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
rear indicator led across boot, when indicating left starts from the right side of the car.
Steering locking device ineffective Steering lock warning light on (2.1.3 (d))
Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))
Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Slight weap of deisel from fuel filter at rear.
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside rear tyre close to wear markers
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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KW08 YZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 YZL, 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 YZL registered?
KW08 YZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.
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