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KY08 ZXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Apr 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,368 mi
Last recorded97,368 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2026 97,368 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Fail 15 Apr 2026 97,368 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Headlamp lens slightly defective O/S & N/S (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 96,752 miles

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Outer Position lamps slightly discoloured

Stop lamps slightly discoloured

Fail 16 Apr 2025 96,752 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Child seat fitted

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

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corrosion

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel arch corrosion

Oil leak

Rear Outer Position lamps slightly discoloured

Stop lamps slightly discoloured

Pass 12 Apr 2024 95,306 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

engine ans gearbox oily

Fail 11 Apr 2024 95,279 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust system deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

engine ans gearbox oily

Pass 8 Mar 2023 93,565 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

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

corrosion on rear wheel arches

Pass 7 Apr 2022 90,647 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 87,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

engine/gearbox has a misting of oil

Pass 18 Feb 2020 85,191 miles

engine/gearbox misting of oil

Pass 23 Jan 2019 78,678 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 73,245 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 73,245 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2017 67,158 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 67,158 miles

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,217 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 54,252 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 43,097 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 34,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 29,399 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 20,931 miles

rear nearside tyre worm onto 3mm

rear offside tyre worm onto approximately 3.5mm

Fail 31 Mar 2011 20,931 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

front offside tyre worm onto 2mm

rear nearside tyre worm onto 3mm

rear offside tyre worm onto approximately 3.5mm

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 ZXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZXC, 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 ZXC registered?

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

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