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KM08 OAN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

212,858 mi
Last recorded212,858 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2020 212,858 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 212,841 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2019 189,571 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2018 166,917 miles

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Mar 2018 166,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 153,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 136,073 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2016 136,073 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2015 115,334 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2015 114,935 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 95,110 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 76,211 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 55,961 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 55,961 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 34,069 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 OAN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 OAN, 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 OAN registered?

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

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