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KY08 ZWG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

217,097 mi
Last recorded217,097 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2020 217,097 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Fail 9 Nov 2020 217,088 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 May 2019 214,008 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 211,739 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box to pipe joint (7.1.2)

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection.

Pass 2 May 2017 210,104 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2017 210,100 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 203,497 miles

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

damp around fuel filter

smoke from tail pipe

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 26 Mar 2015 196,520 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

suspect wiring fault with reverse lights replaced bulb n/s fault remains

Pass 1 Apr 2014 177,496 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 177,496 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 140,624 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 140,624 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 106,748 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,078 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 ZWG 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 KY08 ZWG, 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 ZWG registered?

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

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