CarVerify

Free Car Check

SA08 ZVT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1796cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

92,888 mi
Last recorded92,888 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA08 ZVT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 92,888 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2024 84,995 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive PAS (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2023 75,549 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 75,547 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn radius arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2022 70,720 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2021 66,793 miles

advise front exhaust brackets broken

Fail 4 Aug 2021 66,792 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

advise front exhaust brackets broken

Pass 28 Jul 2020 63,989 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2020 63,988 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2019 61,889 miles

advise steering sweat at rack area

advise nearside sill damage

Pass 2 Aug 2018 59,036 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 59,035 miles

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

advise rear brake discs

Pass 25 Jul 2017 53,348 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 53,347 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 49,642 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking rack area (2.3.3b)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 45,841 miles

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall (225/45r17)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 13 Aug 2015 45,841 miles

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

Offside Front tyre cracking on side wall (225/45r17)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Jul 2014 39,167 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

centre exhaust mounting insecure

Pass 18 Jul 2013 34,389 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 24,517 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 17,235 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

SA08 ZVT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 ZVT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SA08 ZVT?

You can check the full history of SA08 ZVT by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was SA08 ZVT registered?

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

Is SA08 ZVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA08 ZVT shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SA08 ZVT have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on SA08 ZVT. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.