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KW08 ZJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,462 mi
Last recorded110,462 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2022 110,462 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 103,957 miles

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 103,946 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn top arm. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 98,454 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2020 98,426 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2019 94,272 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2019 94,272 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 88,682 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 82,984 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2016 79,599 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2016 79,593 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases from flexi (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,201 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 59,913 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2013 50,857 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 34,655 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 19,563 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 ZJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZJX, 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 ZJX registered?

KW08 ZJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2008.

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The MOT history for KW08 ZJX shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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