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KW08 ZKZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 May 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

101,682 mi
Last recorded101,682 miles
Recorded on2 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 May 2026 101,682 miles

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

Front Hydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened both (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts...

Pass 6 May 2025 97,229 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower slight misting around fuel filter

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Pass 27 Oct 2023 88,693 miles

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

Nearside Rear like mist over fuel filter

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 27 Oct 2023 88,693 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear like mist over fuel filter

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 82,647 miles

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Nov 2022 82,647 miles

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

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2021 77,883 miles

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

Front Lower undertray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Front small stone chips to screen

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 74,254 miles

Front Lower under tray fitted not allowing full inspection of some parts

Front small stone chips in front screen

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 May 2019 69,915 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

Fail 8 May 2019 69,915 miles

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

Engine covers/undertrays

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

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

Pass 9 May 2018 66,169 miles
Fail 4 May 2018 66,136 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 60,768 miles
Fail 6 May 2017 60,768 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 57,560 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 57,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 May 2015 52,241 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2015 52,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 8 Jul 2013 42,399 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside exterior mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,399 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front brake discs worn

nearside exterior mirror damaged

Pass 6 Jul 2012 35,953 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 28,971 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KW08 ZKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 ZKZ, 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 ZKZ registered?

KW08 ZKZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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