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KW08 ZCJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2018
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

124,280 mi
Last recorded124,280 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 124,280 miles

rear pads worn

slight play nearside rear upper suspension arm

Pass 22 Jun 2016 112,111 miles

inner and outer edges worn front and rear tyres,tyres under-inflated

offside front anti roll link worn

rear discs worn

Pass 8 Jun 2015 96,708 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 96,708 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside front tyre

osf tyre starting to split on side wall

Pass 30 Jun 2014 82,933 miles

oil dip stick tube loose

Fail 30 Jun 2014 82,931 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

oil dip stick tube loose

Pass 3 Jul 2013 68,860 miles

advice four wheel tracking

both front and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

emissions to clean for a reading and print out

front brake discs wearing uneven and slightly lipped

offside front pads wearing lower than the nearside front pads

warning message on dash for the cars alarm

Pass 13 Jun 2012 53,960 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

service lamp on

Fail 12 Jun 2012 53,932 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 37,135 miles

FR tyres worn on inner + outer edges

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 ZCJ, 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 ZCJ registered?

KW08 ZCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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