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KY08 ZYJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

106,630 mi
Last recorded106,630 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZYJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 106,630 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2025 104,688 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2024 103,548 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 100,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 37,325 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Jan 2019 89,092 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Jan 2019 89,092 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2017 77,546 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/rear tyre tread starting to crack

Pass 10 Jun 2016 71,155 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 61,302 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2014 55,056 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 55,056 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 49,343 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 49,343 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2012 39,210 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 30,324 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 ZYJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 ZYJ, 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 ZYJ registered?

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

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