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KW08 ZFG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

88,945 mi
Last recorded88,945 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2026 88,945 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2025 86,144 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 85,284 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2023 80,947 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 76,700 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2021 73,554 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 70,499 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 65,385 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 58,403 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 51,328 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 44,769 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 37,440 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 31,280 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 25,896 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,625 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 19,457 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 19,457 miles

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

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 ZFG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

KW08 ZFG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KW08 ZFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZFG shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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