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KW08 ZNE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 118,342 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2025 118,334 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe/flex split and leaking to excess (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush strut top mount bearing collapsed (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2024 117,973 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2023 112,320 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2022 94,103 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 90,554 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 88,137 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 81,917 miles

Nearside Rear fuel filter is damp with fuel

Pass 12 Jan 2018 77,798 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 71,382 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 62,982 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 60,798 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 57,341 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 57,431 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 52,100 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 42,516 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 33,535 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)

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 ZNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 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 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 ZNE, 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 ZNE registered?

KW08 ZNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 June 2008.

Is KW08 ZNE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZNE shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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