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SA08 ZVP

2008 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2023
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

193,842 mi
Last recorded193,842 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZVP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 193,842 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres slightly perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 191,750 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear mounting bushes slight lift (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 191,264 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 187,290 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 187,290 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side hand brake cable broken (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 180,257 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushies (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 171,160 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 157,032 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2016 157,032 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 138,336 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 131,146 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2013 123,384 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 116,523 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 105,734 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 80,541 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 ZVP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ZVP, 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 ZVP registered?

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

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