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KM08 OAB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

64,758 mi
Last recorded64,758 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2026 64,758 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2026 64,740 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2024 63,700 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2023 62,703 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 60,996 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2020 58,770 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2020 58,329 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 56,784 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2018 55,160 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 55,133 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 May 2017 53,413 miles

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

Fail 3 May 2017 53,413 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2016 50,581 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 42,224 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 34,757 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,356 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 16,454 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,801 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 OAB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 OAB, 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 OAB registered?

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

Is KM08 OAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 OAB shows 18 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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