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KM08 LCF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

103,366 mi
Last recorded103,366 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 LCF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 103,366 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2025 101,151 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 99,481 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2024 99,481 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2023 97,883 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 96,595 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2021 96,411 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,138 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2019 95,115 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2019 95,106 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 81,767 miles
Pass 11 May 2017 76,263 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 68,778 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 68,725 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 62,719 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 57,881 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2013 53,331 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2012 47,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 40,667 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 LCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 LCF, 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 LCF registered?

KM08 LCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KM08 LCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 LCF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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