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KW08 ZHK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2023
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

198,274 mi
Last recorded198,274 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 198,274 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2021 190,180 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2021 190,179 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Mar 2021 190,159 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2018 174,394 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 150,001 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2017 150,001 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2016 126,880 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Sep 2016 126,880 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 108,397 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 96,722 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 96,722 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 84,668 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,450 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 71,730 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 15 Jun 2012 71,730 miles

outer sills plastic covered

Pass 17 Jun 2011 57,419 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)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KW08 ZHK 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 64.7%.

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 ZHK, 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 ZHK registered?

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

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