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KM08 NZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

139,472 mi
Last recorded139,472 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2023 139,472 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2023 139,463 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light white (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 121,540 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 104,925 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2020 99,898 miles

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 93,370 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 90,152 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 90,132 miles

Front coil spring broken o/s and n/s (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2017 85,548 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 84,535 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 84,532 miles

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2015 75,146 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 65,457 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 55,023 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 42,036 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 30,934 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 NZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 NZJ, 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 NZJ registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 NZJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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