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KY08 ZWJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

153,530 mi
Last recorded153,530 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 153,530 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2019 153,530 miles

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

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2018 141,672 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 141,672 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 141,646 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 141,645 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 131,381 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear part (3.6.B.2c)

both rear tyres tread blocks lifting

exhaust heat shield loose

rattle from gearbox (dual mass flywheel)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 114,439 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres lumpy on inside edges

slight noise from flywheel area.

Pass 14 Mar 2014 96,232 miles

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

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

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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,542 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 79,542 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Mar 2012 59,345 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres tread blocks lifting slightly

Pass 15 Mar 2012 59,345 miles

both rear tyres tread blocks lifting slightly

Pass 22 Mar 2011 36,975 miles

n/s/r tyre slight distortion

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 ZWJ 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 64.3%.

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 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 ZWJ, 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 ZWJ registered?

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

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