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KW08 ZHL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

115,193 mi
Last recorded115,193 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2026 115,193 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2026 115,187 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2025 114,006 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 30 Apr 2024 109,832 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 2 May 2023 105,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2022 101,882 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn 225/4517 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 98,715 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/4517 inner edge badly worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge badly worn and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 96,712 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2019 96,712 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2018 92,636 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2018 92,636 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 88,006 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2017 88,006 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2016 82,756 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2015 76,995 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2014 70,635 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 57,004 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 41,458 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,865 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 ZHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ZHL, 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 ZHL registered?

KW08 ZHL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 July 2008.

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