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KM08 OBC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

59,810 mi
Last recorded59,810 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 59,810 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 59,810 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Upper strut mount noisey on lock to lock test

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2024 56,366 miles

Nearside Front track rod inner joint worn

Offside Front track rod inner joint worn

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower outer hub bushes worn

Fail 23 Sep 2024 56,364 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front track rod inner joint worn

Nearside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front track rod inner joint worn

Offside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Lower outer hub bushes worn

Pass 16 Oct 2023 44,523 miles

Front brake pads becoming worn

Nearside Front inner rack joint has slight play

Pass 18 May 2023 41,806 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Lower hub bushes slightly worn

Pass 16 May 2022 38,384 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Oil leak, but not excessive diff/shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 32,687 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 18 May 2021 32,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 28,756 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Mar 2020 28,756 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour BOTH REAR (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2019 27,100 miles

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge /tread 4mm /small cuts in side wall

off side front tyre worn on both edges /tread getting low 3mm

Pass 21 May 2018 24,642 miles

off side front tyre worn on both edges tread 4mm

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 26 May 2017 21,739 miles

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

Fail 18 May 2017 21,658 miles

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

small cuts in side wall near side front tyre

Pass 9 May 2016 18,522 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 15,920 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 14,221 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 13,217 miles
Pass 22 May 2012 11,912 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 10,616 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 OBC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 OBC, 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 OBC registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 OBC shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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