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KM08 NZB

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2021
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,896 mi
Last recorded172,896 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2020 172,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 172,896 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2019 161,667 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 152,112 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 138,486 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 138,486 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 115,462 miles

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

Nearside screen has 35mm crack

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 83,123 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 74,273 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat fitted n/s/r

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2013 63,835 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)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2012 49,517 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres going out of shape

screen blades smear slightly

Pass 1 Mar 2011 32,961 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres going out of shape

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 NZB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NZB, 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

How do I check the history of KM08 NZB?

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What year was KM08 NZB registered?

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

Is KM08 NZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 NZB shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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