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KM08 FDD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2018
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

132,395 mi
Last recorded132,395 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 FDD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 132,395 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 132,389 miles

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 30 Apr 2016 112,054 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 87,229 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 65,123 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 54,526 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 May 2012 46,312 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 46,312 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 41,107 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

slight rust on brake discs.

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 FDD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 FDD, 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 FDD registered?

KM08 FDD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KM08 FDD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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