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KY08 ZZN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

144,452 mi
Last recorded144,452 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 144,452 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2021 144,452 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 138,126 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2020 138,126 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 132,207 miles

all brake discs are corroded/worn

Pass 17 Feb 2018 127,260 miles

Front Upper water pipe corroded, not leaking

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and perishing on inner

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

engine covers and undertrays fitted

water in fuel dash warning light

Pass 20 Jan 2017 118,697 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2016 89,030 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 79,283 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 69,221 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,707 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,299 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 27,408 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 ZZN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZZN, 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 ZZN registered?

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

Is KY08 ZZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY08 ZZN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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