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KY08 ZWP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

209,248 mi
Last recorded209,248 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 209,248 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear wheel arches corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2022 198,972 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))

Brake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))

Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

parking brake 16%

rack gators twisted

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Nov 2022 198,962 miles

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre edge and sidewall damaged

Nearside Front wing damaged

Offside Front seat belt retracting slowly

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Tyre obviously under inflated both front (5.2.3 (l))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

both rear brake disc's rusty

both rear shocker casings corroding

both wheel arches corroding

Pass 4 Oct 2021 181,344 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 161,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Jun 2020 161,027 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Road wheel more than one fixing missing x4 (5.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 144,523 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 131,609 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2017 118,384 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Apr 2016 103,170 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2015 87,383 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 70,394 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 55,287 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2013 55,287 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Mar 2012 46,460 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 17,110 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 37,107 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

offside front tyre inner sidewall - cut which has reached the cords - but is not considered to be large enough to reach failure criteria

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 ZWP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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

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