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KM08 FCZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,329 mi
Last recorded106,329 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 FCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2025 106,329 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 22 Sep 2025 106,290 miles

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

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 103,723 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 101,332 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play hub end ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 98,381 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 96,351 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Aug 2020 93,704 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Jul 2018 89,508 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 87,704 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 87,704 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 82,164 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 74,418 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2014 64,772 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 6 Sep 2013 57,051 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 40,640 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2011 27,448 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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KM08 FCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KM08 FCZ, 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 KM08 FCZ registered?

KM08 FCZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2008.

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