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SA08 ZVK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

188,146 mi
Last recorded188,146 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2020 188,146 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2020 188,146 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2019 180,658 miles

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

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

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 14 May 2019 180,658 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake binding but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (f))

engine cover fitted

exhaust slightly corroded

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2018 175,105 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 24 Mar 2018 175,061 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2017 165,735 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 165,735 miles

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2016 153,333 miles

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Fail 30 Mar 2016 153,332 miles

Fuel system component leaking around fuel filter (7.2.3)

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of engine bay

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle underside

Pass 20 Mar 2015 126,115 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres slight scubbed on inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2014 95,007 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F inside of tyre void of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 1 Apr 2014 95,007 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/F inside of tyre void of tread

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Mar 2013 59,515 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 59,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2012 52,025 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 43,838 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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SA08 ZVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 SA08 ZVK, 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 SA08 ZVK registered?

SA08 ZVK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2008.

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