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KW08 ZXG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2023
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,105 mi
Last recorded118,105 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 ZXG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2022 118,105 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 118,082 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 118,059 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pad very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small chips in swept areas (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 112,235 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 112,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush Outer bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 93,751 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 76,770 miles

Nearside Front and off side rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Jul 2015 73,270 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2014 57,551 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 57,551 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2013 43,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 43,321 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jun 2012 33,591 miles

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Jun 2011 23,803 miles

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 ZXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KW08 ZXG registered?

KW08 ZXG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2008.

Is KW08 ZXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for KW08 ZXG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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