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KW08 ZNM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

164,893 mi
Last recorded164,893 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 164,893 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Nearside Rear door can not be opened from the inside

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded

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

Offside Rear door can not be opened from the in side

Pass 15 Aug 2018 158,167 miles

Nearside Rear door can not be opened from inside

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

Offside Rear door can not be opened from inside

both front shocks casing corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2018 158,167 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear door can not be opened from inside

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

Offside Rear door can not be opened from inside

both front shocks casing corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 142,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut

Fail 8 Aug 2017 142,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front tyre has a small cut

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Aug 2016 123,714 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS ON LEGAL LIMIT !!!

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Slight wear on front brake discs

Pass 29 Jul 2015 109,027 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 98,299 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2013 85,342 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2013 85,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,802 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 57,855 miles

Front discs worn

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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 ZNM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc 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 ZNM, 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 ZNM registered?

KW08 ZNM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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