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KW08 ZCL

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,503 mi
Last recorded56,503 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2025 56,503 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2025 56,449 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator Both side (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2024 55,462 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive From engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear lamp lens slightly discolored.

Pass 6 Oct 2023 53,469 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2022 51,721 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2022 51,642 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 17 Oct 2021 49,513 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 47,743 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 46,279 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2018 44,423 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 41,582 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2016 39,780 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 37,576 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2014 34,353 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 31,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 31,074 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 26,369 miles

offside front tyre has cut on side wall but not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 10 Jun 2011 20,631 miles

REAR PADS & DSICS WORN BRAKE FLUID LOW

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 ZCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZCL, 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 ZCL registered?

KW08 ZCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is KW08 ZCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZCL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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