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KW08 ZDV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

172,214 mi
Last recorded172,214 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2025 172,214 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 164,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Nov 2024 164,347 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 155,329 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2023 155,329 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 141,680 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 128,390 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2020 120,410 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2020 120,356 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear between boxes large hole (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 115,236 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 115,147 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2018 109,946 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2017 103,601 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Fail 24 Nov 2017 103,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt And play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5 to 2mm (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Nov 2016 97,324 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2015 90,968 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 89,192 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 80,313 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2014 79,986 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 69,553 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 69,553 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 59,835 miles

UNABLE TO SEE INNER PAD UNTIL SERVICED AND WHEEL REMOVED PAD LOW

Fail 16 Jul 2012 59,835 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 49,195 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 ZDV 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 ZDV, 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 ZDV registered?

KW08 ZDV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 July 2008.

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