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KY08 ZWE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

146,360 mi
Last recorded146,360 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2021 146,360 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 146,299 miles

Exhaust catalytic converter obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 136,814 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 1 Jul 2019 136,812 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 132,984 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 127,398 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 127,396 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2016 115,204 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 97,669 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2014 78,933 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 63,166 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 49,691 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 38,320 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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KY08 ZWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 KY08 ZWE, 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 KY08 ZWE registered?

KY08 ZWE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KY08 ZWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZWE shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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