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KM08 MDN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,082 mi
Last recorded180,082 miles
Recorded on3 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 MDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 May 2025 180,082 miles

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

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

front discs scored

slight play in n/s/r top arm bush

Pass 29 Apr 2024 169,241 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 159,098 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2022 149,579 miles

Nearside Front Shocker damp

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2022 149,577 miles

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

Nearside Front Shocker damp

Nearside Rear Brake disc corroded

Offside Rear Brake disc corroded

Pass 3 May 2021 138,340 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2020 127,060 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2020 127,052 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Feb 2019 113,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2018 99,045 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 99,045 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 83,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 83,955 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 68,614 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 68,614 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 53,273 miles

o/s & n/s/f tyres at wear indicators 215/55/16

Pass 24 Feb 2014 42,892 miles

front exhaust flex slightly damaged ;

Pass 28 Feb 2013 32,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 22,986 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 13,446 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 MDN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KM08 MDN, 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 MDN registered?

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

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