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KW08 ZDO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,298 mi
Last recorded74,298 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2026 74,298 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Temporary repair n/s/r ride height sensor

Fail 19 Jun 2026 74,281 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

car under sealed

Pass 25 Jun 2025 72,169 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2024 71,554 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 70,058 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 68,719 miles

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

general corrosion to rear suspension and subrame

Pass 24 Sep 2021 66,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2021 66,464 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 64,609 miles

Front brake discs slightly worn and corroded

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2020 64,609 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Bonnet seriously at risk of opening inadvertently (3.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2019 61,665 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 61,665 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2018 57,091 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2018 57,091 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2017 52,901 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2016 47,864 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed and cut

Fail 25 Jul 2016 47,813 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre sidewall scuffed and cut

Pass 13 Jul 2015 42,426 miles

O/S/R tyre slightly worn on inner edge

front brake discs worn and corroded

front brake pads worn low

Pass 9 Jul 2014 37,146 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 31,455 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 31,455 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 25,904 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 20,554 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 20,554 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 ZDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 ZDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 ZDO registered?

KW08 ZDO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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