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KY08 ZXE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Mar 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

60,397 mi
Last recorded60,397 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2026 60,397 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 27 Feb 2025 59,147 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 58,129 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 57,122 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 55,799 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2021 55,422 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 55,144 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2019 54,226 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 53,290 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 51,718 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 49,459 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 45,033 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,794 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2014 37,794 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 30,932 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Mar 2012 27,038 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 22,076 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 ZXE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 ZXE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KY08 ZXE?

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What year was KY08 ZXE registered?

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

Is KY08 ZXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZXE shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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