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KW08 ZSU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

130,102 mi
Last recorded130,102 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2024 130,102 miles
Pass 2 May 2023 128,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread width area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread width area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 126,439 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2021 120,937 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2021 120,937 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2020 118,490 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 118,490 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 106,506 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2019 106,299 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2018 94,278 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2017 82,275 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both inner (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,431 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 56,580 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 46,608 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)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 35,099 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 30,688 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 17,279 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 16,307 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)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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 ZSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZSU, 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 ZSU registered?

KW08 ZSU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 June 2008.

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