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KY08 ZYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,571 mi
Last recorded156,571 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2019 156,571 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 May 2018 149,549 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 149,549 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 142,485 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2017 142,485 miles

front brake application uneven 38% imbalance (n/s/f lower reading) (3.7.B.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 142,483 miles

front brake application uneven 38% imbalance (n/s/f lower reading) (3.7.B.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 130,030 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2016 130,030 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 111,343 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 94,179 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2013 76,989 miles

grinding noise from offside rear brake

Pass 28 Mar 2012 62,095 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 46,297 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 ZYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 ZYU, 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 ZYU registered?

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

Is KY08 ZYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZYU shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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