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KW08 ZDT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

163,739 mi
Last recorded163,739 miles
Recorded on24 Dec 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Dec 2021 163,739 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2020 152,221 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 146,750 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 135,204 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2017 124,153 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP LESS THAN 40mm OUTSIDE SWEPT ARER AT TIME OF TEST (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE LOW OK AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE OK AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Fail 29 Nov 2017 124,088 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' STONE CHIP LESS THAN 40mm OUTSIDE SWEPT ARER AT TIME OF TEST (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER EDGE LOW OK AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit LOW ON INNER EDGE OK AT TIME OF TEST (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 105,259 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

Fail 29 Nov 2016 105,259 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 93,873 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 2 Dec 2015 93,873 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 24 Nov 2014 72,250 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 58,727 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 2 Jul 2012 44,802 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 33,744 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 ZDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZDT, 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 ZDT registered?

KW08 ZDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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