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KY08 ZXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Sep 2026
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,917 mi
Last recorded89,917 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 89,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread has small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material brake pipe joints (both 2 ) corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread has small splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Sep 2024 85,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear to front brake pipe connections corroded (both)

Fail 29 Aug 2024 85,027 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear rear to front brake pipe connections corroded (both)

Pass 22 Aug 2023 79,315 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2022 74,537 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2022 74,534 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 69,007 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2020 63,669 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2019 55,275 miles
Fail 7 May 2019 55,258 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

rear exhaust rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2018 48,602 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 44,663 miles

Centre mirror missing

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 16 Aug 2016 44,663 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Centre mirror missing

Pass 12 Aug 2015 40,171 miles

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

nails in offside rear tyre and cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2015 40,717 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

nails in offside rear tyre and cracked

nearside rear tyre cracked

Pass 20 Aug 2014 37,197 miles

1 exhaust back box mounting rubber missing

3 nails in offside rear tyre,perishing & splitting

front brake pads quite low

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear wheel rim dented

offside front tyre low tread

rear brake pads very low

Fail 18 Aug 2014 37,174 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1 exhaust back box mounting rubber missing

3 nails in offside rear tyre,perishing & splitting

front brake pads quite low

nearside front tyre bald on edges

nearside rear wheel rim dented

nearside wiper torn

offside front tyre low tread

rear brake pads very low

Pass 12 Aug 2013 33,824 miles

nearside wiper split but still clearing screen

Pass 7 Aug 2012 29,845 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 24 Jun 2011 24,679 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 23 Jun 2011 24,669 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 ZXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXN, 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 ZXN registered?

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

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