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KW08 ZFD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

109,165 mi
Last recorded109,165 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 109,165 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 101,199 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted Bead (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 25 Jun 2018 87,037 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 79,261 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Jun 2016 73,639 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2016 73,639 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2015 69,811 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jun 2015 69,811 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jun 2014 60,146 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,135 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 48,134 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

rear discs worn

Pass 18 Jun 2012 39,496 miles

adv both rear tyres wearing uneven on inside edges

adv rear brake discs slightly scored

Pass 14 Jun 2011 29,792 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 29,790 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 ZFD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 ZFD, 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 ZFD registered?

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

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