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KW08 ZYY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

133,528 mi
Last recorded133,528 miles
Recorded on12 May 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2023 133,528 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play osf and nsf (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn osr and nsr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osf and nsf (5.2.3 (e))

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 31 May 2022 131,880 miles

plastic undertrays fitted

Pass 19 May 2021 129,656 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 May 2021 129,656 miles

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge osr and nsr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2020 123,961 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2020 123,961 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 May 2019 115,394 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

undertray fitted

Fail 16 May 2019 115,394 miles

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

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 22 May 2018 108,907 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 100,005 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 94,727 miles

undertray fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2015 79,520 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 67,493 miles
Pass 15 May 2013 61,219 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2012 54,387 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 May 2011 39,032 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 ZYY 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 81.3%.

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 ZYY, 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 ZYY registered?

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

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