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KW08 ZDD

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,659 mi
Last recorded159,659 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2021 159,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber light misting of oil

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2021 159,659 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock absorber light misting of oil

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 147,585 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

engine management lamp on. pre 01/07/08.

Fail 24 Sep 2020 147,585 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle o/s rear was lowest reading. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge & getting close to wear bars. (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep from steering rack. (2.1.5 (a))

engine management lamp on. pre 01/07/08.

Pass 6 Sep 2019 145,500 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 145,495 miles

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 122,630 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 122,213 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 106,434 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2016 95,401 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 94,115 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 94,115 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2015 82,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads not fully visable

Fail 11 May 2015 82,096 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front pads not fully visable

Pass 20 May 2014 71,384 miles

both front tyres low

front discs lipped and corroded

o/s/f tyre tread badly cut

rear discs grooved and pitted

Pass 6 Jun 2013 62,140 miles

front discs lipped and corroding

Pass 31 May 2012 51,415 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 39,031 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 ZDD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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