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OE08 ZTK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,173 mi
Last recorded154,173 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE08 ZTK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 154,173 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2025 131,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 114,754 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 99,527 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2023 99,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Mar 2022 91,348 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 74,077 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2020 71,172 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 67,999 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 64,176 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 60,940 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 55,636 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 49,347 miles

Nearside Rear Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 49,347 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 43,711 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 38,033 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 31,482 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 28,778 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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OE08 ZTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 OE08 ZTK, 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 OE08 ZTK registered?

OE08 ZTK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

Is OE08 ZTK safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE08 ZTK shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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