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KW08 ZLO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,959 mi
Last recorded93,959 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2019 93,959 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 85,008 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2017 78,111 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2017 78,111 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 70,757 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,756 miles

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 61,930 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 52,590 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,706 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2013 47,704 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,612 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,002 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 ZLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 ZLO, 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 ZLO registered?

KW08 ZLO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is KW08 ZLO safe to buy?

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