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KY08 ZWH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,778 mi
Last recorded165,778 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2026 165,778 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

rear tyres aged (10+ years)

Pass 26 Jun 2025 159,791 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2024 153,260 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2024 153,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jul 2023 147,390 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2023 147,333 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 141,871 miles

both front tyres close to limit

Pass 2 Jul 2021 133,141 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2021 133,003 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

n/s/r brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Jul 2020 124,469 miles

the brake pedal is soft

the offside front tyre is almost on the limit / 2mm

Fail 2 Jul 2020 124,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

the brake pedal is soft

the offside front tyre is almost on the limit / 2mm

Pass 3 Jul 2019 114,087 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 107,612 miles

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

Fail 1 Dec 2018 107,612 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Jun 2018 100,987 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2017 92,347 miles

Nearside Rear brake pipe flexi hose joints corroded

Offside Rear brake pipe flexi hose joints corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2016 89,741 miles

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 89,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 85,941 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2014 81,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 76,011 miles

nearside cv boot leaking

Pass 19 Jun 2013 72,461 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 52,132 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 34,892 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 ZWH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 ZWH, 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 ZWH registered?

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

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