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SA08 ZVS

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

111,531 mi
Last recorded111,531 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZVS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2024 111,531 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2024 111,531 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe leaking (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi part (6.1.2 (a))

Power steering component leaking steering rack area (2.1.5 (a))

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened shock mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 May 2023 107,376 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2023 107,376 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Pass 23 Feb 2022 101,776 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 94,759 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2021 94,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 88,059 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 82,173 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 74,486 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,931 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 57,875 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 50,976 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 43,170 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 34,708 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 26,787 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 18,500 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 ZVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 ZVS, 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 ZVS registered?

SA08 ZVS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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The MOT history for SA08 ZVS shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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