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KM08 NPC

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,240 mi
Last recorded145,240 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2026 145,240 miles

Coolant leak Coolant weeping from coolant pipe across front of engine

Information System indicates Limited Performance

Nearside Front Jacking block missing

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

Nearside Rear Jacking block missing

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

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

Possible injector leak

Pass 31 May 2025 139,061 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill trims fitted unable to fully inspect outer sill

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill trims fitted unable to inspect outer sill

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 May 2025 139,050 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis brace corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Integral body structure strengthening plate or fastening so insecure that structural rigidity is seriously reduced chassis brace corroded (6.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside sill trims fitted unable to fully inspect outer sill

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside sill trims fitted unable to inspect outer sill

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 May 2024 129,485 miles

Injector seal blowing

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm - front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2023 124,306 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear 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 osr and nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 Jun 2023 124,306 miles

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

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear 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 osr and nsr trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2022 123,472 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 110,745 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount rough when rotated side to side.

Fail 9 Apr 2021 110,531 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front and rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front suspension top mount rough when rotated side to side.

Pass 6 Mar 2020 101,810 miles

Nearside Front strut top mount rough when turning

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Fail 3 Mar 2020 101,795 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit .50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front strut top mount rough when turning

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect

Pass 5 Mar 2019 89,647 miles

Nearside Front top strut mount area slightly rough when jacked up + turning

Offside Rear brake slight bind

Pass 19 Mar 2018 84,183 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2018 84,171 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre/rear pipe (7.1.2)

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe area (7.1.2)

both front tyres wearing low on edges

both rear brake disc back plates corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2017 76,580 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 63,281 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2016 63,279 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2015 54,691 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 46,835 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2013 39,815 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 31,518 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2011 21,852 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 NPC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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

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