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KM08 NOH

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Dec 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

160,937 mi
Last recorded160,937 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 160,937 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Dec 2025 160,936 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2024 151,542 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Dec 2024 151,542 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2024 151,540 miles

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 142,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 134,771 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 14 Dec 2022 134,763 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2021 125,933 miles

Offside reverse lamp not working

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,521 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 102,398 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 97,189 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2017 90,089 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 86,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine light on

exhaust flexi deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2014 72,109 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 65,929 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 59,827 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 45,657 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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KM08 NOH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NOH, 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 NOH registered?

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

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