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SA08 ZVL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

54,813 mi
Last recorded54,813 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZVL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 54,813 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 53,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 52,596 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 51,874 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2018 50,941 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2018 50,917 miles

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

Both rear upper shock absorber mounts corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2017 49,730 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2016 46,774 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2015 42,134 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 37,645 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 33,576 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 33,576 miles

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 29,012 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 21,960 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 ZVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA08 ZVL, 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 ZVL registered?

SA08 ZVL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is SA08 ZVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 ZVL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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