MOT Status
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122,051 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45 r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre x2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked (4.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
fuel cap seal perished
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear or maladjustment Maximum travel can be reached (1.1.15 (f))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low Offside & Nearside (4.1.2 (a))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Casing corroded Offside & Nearside (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in zone a (3.2 (a) (i))
both rear tyres wearing on edges
stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (centre)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% centre (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front brake pads 3-4mm
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
front brake pads 3-4mm
Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r sill block missing.
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
n/s/r sill block missing.
near side rear sill jacking block missing.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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KY08 ZXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 ZXW, 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 ZXW registered?
KY08 ZXW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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