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KM08 NYU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

110,469 mi
Last recorded110,469 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Apr 2026 110,469 miles

Offside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2025 106,147 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 99,403 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2023 89,267 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 78,915 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2022 78,906 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Apr 2021 74,203 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 58,490 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jun 2018 57,418 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear brake discs worn

Pass 10 Jun 2017 55,229 miles
Fail 31 May 2017 55,213 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2016 52,203 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sidelight not working

Pass 27 May 2015 49,663 miles

front discs lipped

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 20 May 2014 45,429 miles

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

crack in windscreen

Pass 20 May 2013 42,311 miles

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 30 May 2012 39,172 miles

crack in screen

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Mar 2011 31,260 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)

crack in windscreen on nearside

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 NYU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 NYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 NYU registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 NYU shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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