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KM08 NZZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,727 mi
Last recorded118,727 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 NZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 118,727 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 114,587 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2024 114,584 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 107,663 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn outer edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 104,118 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 99,747 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 98,008 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2019 94,292 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 87,952 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2018 87,952 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 87,946 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Fail 5 Apr 2018 87,946 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking Flxi to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre is devoid of tread on inner edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Offside Rear Tyre devoid of tread on inner and outer edge but no ply or cords are exposed at present

Pass 20 Apr 2017 68,655 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2017 68,650 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Outer Direction indicator not working side (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 6 May 2016 60,154 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 47,263 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 34,665 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 26,589 miles

225 45 17 94 w xl

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

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

both rear tyres are badly cracking in the tread areas and perrished on the outer side walls

Pass 29 Mar 2012 17,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 8,792 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 NZZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 NZZ, 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 NZZ registered?

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

Is KM08 NZZ safe to buy?

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