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KY08 ZZF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2020
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,908 mi
Last recorded161,908 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2018 161,908 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2018 161,907 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2018 153,143 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016 146,055 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 128,220 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2014 112,337 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2013 89,647 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2013 89,176 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 1 May 2012 63,548 miles

all discs corroded

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2012 63,539 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

all discs corroded

rear brake imbalance 47% very strong advise

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Fail 31 Mar 2012 63,103 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 43,684 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 ZZF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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