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KW08 ZDZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,385 mi
Last recorded92,385 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZDZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 92,385 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2023 92,372 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective foot pedal hard (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 89,046 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears cracking on inner sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 86,595 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 83,535 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 80,725 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 76,834 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 73,827 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear cuts in side wall

Offside Rear cuts in side wall

Pass 29 Jul 2016 68,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has several small splits on inner sidewall

Fail 29 Jul 2016 68,892 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

offside and nearside rear tyres perished

offside rear tyre has several small splits on inner sidewall

registration plate incorrect front and rear (6.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2015 63,943 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 63,943 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 60,753 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 56,348 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 51,968 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2011 46,852 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 ZDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue 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 ZDZ, 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 ZDZ registered?

KW08 ZDZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 ZDZ 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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