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PK08 ZNR

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

95,110 mi
Last recorded95,110 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 95,110 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 91,235 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jan 2024 86,725 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 81,817 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 77,558 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 75,308 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 75,308 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 73,489 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2019 69,295 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Fail 10 Jan 2019 69,290 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

front brake discs worn offside scored

Pass 19 Jan 2018 65,031 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2016 58,786 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 2 Dec 2016 58,783 miles

Central Exhaust system not adequately supported insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

front brake pads worn

Pass 18 Dec 2015 50,808 miles

Engine cover / under tray fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2014 39,717 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to perrish on tread.

Pass 9 May 2014 37,737 miles

MINOR CRACKING ON REAR TYRES THERE ARE NO BLUGES OR ABNORMAL TREAD WEAR.

Pass 10 May 2013 32,618 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 24,793 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 17,731 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 ZNR is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PK08 ZNR, 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 ZNR registered?

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

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