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KM08 NZP

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,191 mi
Last recorded129,191 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2021 129,191 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 126,937 miles

Front bumper damaged and loose around o's headlamp

General vehicle condition corroded on underside brakepipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush knocking when driven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osr osf brakedisc s inner faces heavily corroded

Fail 3 Sep 2020 126,937 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front bumper damaged and loose around o's headlamp

General vehicle condition corroded on underside brakepipes corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush knocking when driven (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Osr osf brakedisc s inner faces heavily corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2019 125,374 miles

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

Offside Front slight play at o/s drop link

Pass 17 Aug 2018 118,134 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 108,359 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2017 108,358 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2016 92,319 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2016 92,318 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 82,661 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 77,785 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 May 2013 65,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,099 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 38,762 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 NZP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 NZP, 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 NZP registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 NZP shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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