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KW08 ZDA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,016 mi
Last recorded136,016 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZDA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 136,016 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2024 131,374 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 127,732 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2023 127,729 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2022 121,656 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has a substance attached to the screen in the swept area.

Pass 15 Jan 2021 117,048 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 116,047 miles

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear brake discs pitted and corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 110,864 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 101,727 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2017 101,727 miles

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2016 93,286 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,547 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2015 79,547 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 60,896 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 35,362 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 18,586 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 ZDA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZDA, 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 ZDA registered?

KW08 ZDA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KW08 ZDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZDA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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