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KW08 ZGC

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

118,223 mi
Last recorded118,223 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 118,223 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Sep 2021 114,290 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 114,285 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225X45X18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Sep 2020 110,923 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2019 101,925 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 101,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2018 95,552 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 90,079 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2016 83,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 72,395 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 61,780 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 61,780 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 60,943 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 55,181 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 48,929 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 41,807 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 ZGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 ZGC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 ZGC registered?

KW08 ZGC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

Is KW08 ZGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZGC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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