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KW08 ZVF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

104,670 mi
Last recorded104,670 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 104,670 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2024 99,793 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2023 94,773 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2023 94,676 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 90,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 88,092 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 87,166 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 87,166 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 84,479 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2018 80,788 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 73,363 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 63,936 miles

front tyres wearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,591 miles

tyre pressure sensor warning light on

Pass 9 Jul 2014 43,440 miles

emissions too clean to measure

outer edge of front tyres starting to wear

rear pads getting low

Pass 17 Jul 2013 35,354 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 30,404 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,748 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 ZVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZVF, 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 ZVF registered?

KW08 ZVF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2008.

Is KW08 ZVF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZVF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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