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KW08 ZSV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

103,478 mi
Last recorded103,478 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZSV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 103,478 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 103,173 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear brakes sticking

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Fail 12 Mar 2024 103,173 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

rear brakes sticking

rear subframe and suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2022 100,524 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 92,107 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2020 85,555 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 79,997 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component around rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2018 74,356 miles

Rear Brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 10 Aug 2016 72,948 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 71,297 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 57,456 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 5 Sep 2013 44,909 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 43,548 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 33,745 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 23,676 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 ZSV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 ZSV, 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 ZSV registered?

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

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The MOT history for KW08 ZSV shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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