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KW08 ZVT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Feb 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

71,388 mi
Last recorded71,388 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2026 71,388 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2025 64,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 59,246 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2023 57,963 miles

Nearside Front vehicle rasied,when suspention hanging nsf coil spring slightly fouling inner body

Pass 4 Feb 2022 56,506 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 55,317 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - also beginning to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge - also beginning to crack (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 54,733 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2019 51,575 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

engine cover/undertray fitted

exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2018 50,098 miles

Rear tyre both sides-tread getting low and tread perished/cracked

engine cover/undertray fitted

exhaust system slight corrosion

Pass 31 Jan 2017 47,798 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 45,441 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 44,039 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 44,037 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 May 2013 37,266 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 33,122 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 29,524 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 ZVT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 ZVT, 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 ZVT registered?

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

Is KW08 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZVT shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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