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KY08 ZZE

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

210,984 mi
Last recorded210,984 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 210,984 miles

Central Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2024 198,416 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 196,125 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 185,828 miles

Offside Obligatory indirect vision device slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 179,683 miles

Front o/s & n/s shock absorbers, casings slightly thinned by corrosion at spring bases

Pass 9 Apr 2021 172,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth slightly low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Sidelight 50% not working.

Nearside Rear Stoplight 50% not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth, smooth on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

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

Fail 8 Apr 2021 172,070 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre, tread depth slightly low on inner edge.

Nearside Rear Sidelight 50% not working.

Nearside Rear Stoplight 50% not working.

Nearside Rear Tyre, tread depth, smooth on inner edge.

Offside Front Tyre, tread depth low on inner edge.

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2020 159,051 miles

Exhaust front pipe, flexible section leaking.

Fail 27 Apr 2020 159,051 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust front pipe, flexible section leaking.

Front Under tray not secure.

Pass 9 Apr 2019 143,339 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,331 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 120,253 miles

Front both tyres, tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 27 Mar 2018 120,253 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm cords exposed (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Front both tyres, tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 8 Feb 2017 119,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm and badly worn on the inside edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 108,629 miles

Offside Rear Tyre stepping inner edge

Pass 8 Apr 2015 106,249 miles

rear pads 3/4 worn lips on rear discs ,o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and out of shape

Fail 8 Apr 2015 106,249 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear pads 3/4 worn lips on rear discs ,o/s/r tyre low on inner edge and out of shape

Pass 2 Apr 2014 94,620 miles

engine sill and undershields fitted at time of test.

offside rear tyre going out of shape.

Pass 4 Apr 2013 80,778 miles

Offside rear tyre tread wear uneven

Fail 3 Apr 2013 80,728 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre tread wear uneven

Pass 6 Mar 2012 68,469 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 54,537 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 ZZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 ZZE, 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 ZZE registered?

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

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