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KW08 ZNV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,025 mi
Last recorded67,025 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 67,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 67,024 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Slight leak from front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres are worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Nov 2020 55,145 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 43,153 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2018 37,445 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2018 37,445 miles

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

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 21 Jul 2017 34,818 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 31,653 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 20 Jul 2015 28,939 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2015 28,939 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 25,284 miles

movement o/s & n/s front a/roll bar drop links

Pass 22 Jul 2013 22,421 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 19,051 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 15,870 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 ZNV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 ZNV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 ZNV registered?

KW08 ZNV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2008.

Is KW08 ZNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZNV shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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