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KY08 ZZX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

106,984 mi
Last recorded106,984 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY08 ZZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2025 106,984 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 28 Oct 2024 100,616 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule nearside and offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 92,962 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2022 90,416 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 87,118 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,558 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2019 81,540 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 78,814 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 75,954 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2016 72,599 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2015 68,245 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 63,376 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 56,690 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 5 Jul 2013 56,690 miles

Offside rear tyre perished

Pass 25 Jul 2012 50,533 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 50,533 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 41,403 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 ZZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 ZZX, 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 ZZX registered?

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

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