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Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Rear brake pads are more than half worn
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
Brake pedal is slightly spongy
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Slight dampness around the steering rack area
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen
front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding
ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
Brake pedal is slightly spongy
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Front brake pads are getting very low
Slight dampness around the steering rack area
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding
ALL FOUR TYRES ARE VERY VERY CLOSE TO THE LEGAL LIMIT
Brake pedal is slightly spongy
Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Exhaust emissions are too clean to get a reading
Front brake pads are getting very low
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Slight dampness around the steering rack area
Slight oil leak in the engine Bay Area
couple of minor stone chips in the front windscreen in zone A & B
front & rear brake discs are scored / corroding
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Emissions are too clean to get a reading
Engine covers & under trays are fitted
oil leak in engine bay
n/s/r seat belt latch has broken casing but still functions correctly
n/s/r seat belt catch has a broken casing
n/s/r seat belt latch has broken casing
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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KY08 ZYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 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 ZYF, 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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KY08 ZYF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.
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