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KW08 ZHG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

177,352 mi
Last recorded177,352 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2020 177,352 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 165,746 miles

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

Fail 17 Apr 2019 165,746 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 146,223 miles

Emission not detected

Pass 1 Mar 2017 131,966 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 131,950 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 113,628 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 98,764 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

emmisions to clean to test

Pass 1 May 2014 84,057 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 66,111 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2012 47,228 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jul 2011 40,806 miles

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

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 ZHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZHG, 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 ZHG registered?

KW08 ZHG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 July 2008.

Is KW08 ZHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZHG shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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