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KW08 ZLY

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,886 mi
Last recorded144,886 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid99,946 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZLY
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero Ttid
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2025 144,886 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 144,884 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2025 144,872 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 137,836 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2023 129,274 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 120,149 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Stop lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 18 Jan 2021 110,963 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 99,683 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 99,519 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2018 92,332 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 82,800 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 74,759 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2015 66,194 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 60,070 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

normal headlight bulbs fitted

tps light came on during test [now off]

Pass 25 Jul 2013 47,552 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HID bulbs removed standard lamps fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Jul 2012 36,232 miles

both rear tyres worn inside edge.

headlight washers not working

Pass 26 Jul 2011 27,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 145 vehicles.

77.9%
Pass Rate
7,717
Miles/Year
18
Year Lifespan
145
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

coil spring broken 27
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20
Headlamp aim too low 7
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 6
brake binding 5
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KW08 ZLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.6% with a typical mileage of 99,946 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid fails its MOT is coil spring broken, accounting for 27 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KW08 ZLY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid typically stays on UK roads for around 18 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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KW08 ZLY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero Ttid, first registered on 7 July 2008.

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