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KM08 NPF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Mar 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,380 mi
Last recorded105,380 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2026 105,380 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front power steering rack damp

Pass 14 Mar 2025 103,559 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside front steering rack gaiter damp

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

Fail 14 Mar 2025 103,558 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside front steering rack gaiter damp

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

Pass 14 Feb 2024 102,112 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Feb 2023 100,689 miles

Front brake pads low

Rear brake pads low

Pass 31 Jan 2022 99,682 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2021 98,540 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 97,090 miles

Both Front Anti-roll Bar Link Top Boots Damaged But No Ingress Of Dirt

Both Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 7 Feb 2019 94,977 miles

both front anti roll bar drop link top boots damaged but no ingress of dirt

Pass 30 Jan 2018 92,301 miles

both front tyres worn edges close to limit

steering rack damp

Fail 27 Jan 2018 92,292 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Long travel in foot brake

Nearside front tyre worn outer edge close to cords and cut in outer side wall

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 24 Jan 2017 88,319 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2016 82,166 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 71,977 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 60,082 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 49,255 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 49,255 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 40,553 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2011 31,190 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

advise o/s/f jacking rubber missing

advise rear tyres wearing inner edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 31,190 miles

advise o/s/f jacking rubber missing

advise rear tyres wearing inner edge

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 NPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NPF, 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 NPF registered?

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

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