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KY08 ZZJ

2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V86,018 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 105,284 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2025 105,286 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2024 95,251 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 85,550 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2022 76,530 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Jun 2021 67,573 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2021 67,573 miles

Offside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 65,115 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2019 62,565 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 62,565 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

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

Pass 2 Jul 2018 55,833 miles

dampness around engine bay but no visible signs of leaks

Fail 2 Jul 2018 55,833 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 44,516 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 39,233 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2015 37,195 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 33,153 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2014 33,137 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 31,670 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2012 28,923 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 27,002 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 20,652 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,802 MOT tests across 269 vehicles.

74.9%
Pass Rate
8,731
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
269
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 54
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34
coil spring broken 34
position lamp(s) not working 24
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21
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KY08 ZZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V in Silver 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 Vector Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 86,018 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 Vector Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 54 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KY08 ZZJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was KY08 ZZJ registered?

KY08 ZZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KY08 ZZJ shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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