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KW08 ZTK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2024
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,826 mi
Last recorded173,826 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2022 173,826 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front under metal bar bracket 2 bolt snapped

Pass 16 Dec 2021 160,052 miles

n/s/f sub frame bracket bolt [2] snapped

Pass 2 Jan 2021 145,624 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2020 145,577 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 135,380 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2018 128,561 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 120,374 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 97,141 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 74,083 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 74,083 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 49,249 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 30,857 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 30,857 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 25,906 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 19,362 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 ZTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ZTK, 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 ZTK registered?

KW08 ZTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 June 2008.

Is KW08 ZTK safe to buy?

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