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KY08 ZWZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

100,103 mi
Last recorded100,103 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZWZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2019 100,103 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 92,433 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,394 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,091 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 64,762 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 57,735 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre cracking

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

off side rear tyre cracking

offside rear position lamp not working (still has a matched pair)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 48,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 5 Apr 2012 39,143 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 29,166 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 29,166 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

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 ZWZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 ZWZ, 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 ZWZ registered?

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

Is KY08 ZWZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZWZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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