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PK08 ZNL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,151 mi
Last recorded176,151 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK08 ZNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 176,151 miles

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 16 Feb 2022 176,113 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 19 Feb 2021 171,406 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 171,260 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly misshaped on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 166,431 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2020 166,319 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn upper strut top seized (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2019 159,119 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 150,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2018 150,189 miles

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Mar 2017 136,792 miles

Nearside Front Upper Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 4 Jul 2016 128,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold inside edge slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold inside edge slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 128,341 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly and noisey (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold inside edge slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm bold inside edge slight out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 121,927 miles

Both rear tyres wearing slightly bumpy on inner edges.

Pass 2 Apr 2014 113,177 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2014 113,120 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 106,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 95,597 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 75,978 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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PK08 ZNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PK08 ZNL, 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 PK08 ZNL registered?

PK08 ZNL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

Is PK08 ZNL safe to buy?

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