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KY08 ZXW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

122,051 mi
Last recorded122,051 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 122,051 miles

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 122,051 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2024 117,771 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 117,768 miles

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))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 109,037 miles

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))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 103,196 miles

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))

Fail 24 Oct 2022 103,194 miles

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))

Pass 2 Nov 2021 95,792 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2021 95,788 miles

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))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 88,837 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 81,190 miles

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)

Pass 18 May 2018 76,653 miles

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)

Fail 17 May 2018 76,653 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2017 72,172 miles

front brake pads 3-4mm

Fail 17 May 2017 72,172 miles

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

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

front brake pads 3-4mm

Pass 16 May 2016 68,019 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 May 2015 63,435 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 57,330 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 May 2013 51,752 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 32,819 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r sill block missing.

Fail 25 Apr 2012 32,819 miles

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.

Pass 24 May 2011 19,935 miles

near side rear sill jacking block missing.

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 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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