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KY08 ZZP

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,446 mi
Last recorded185,446 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Feb 2021 185,446 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour coming under car (8.2.2.2 (d))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 173,492 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2019 161,688 miles

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs pitted to edges

minor exhaust leak from flexible pipe section

nearside front coil spring corroding

plastic under tray fitted

rear exhaust mountings corroding

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Fail 21 Mar 2019 161,688 miles

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

both rear coil springs corroding

front brake discs pitted to edges

minor exhaust leak from flexible pipe section

nearside front coil spring corroding

plastic under tray fitted

rear exhaust mountings corroding

slight uneven wear to both rear tyres

Pass 24 Mar 2018 153,382 miles

both front and rear coil springs corroding

both front tyres worn to 2mm

front brake discs slightly corroded

under trays and sill covers fitted not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Mar 2017 143,739 miles

both front coil springs corroding

both rear coil springs corroding

plastic outer sill covers fitted

plastic under trays fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 134,466 miles

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

nail in nearside rear tyre

plastic over sills

Pass 2 Mar 2015 127,412 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 116,158 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 100,746 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2013 100,740 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

both rear and offside front tyre uneaven wear

Pass 26 Mar 2012 81,797 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 53,930 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 ZZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ZZP, 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 ZZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KY08 ZZP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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