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KM08 OBD

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2024
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,459 mi
Last recorded159,459 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OBD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2023 159,459 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 3 Apr 2023 159,455 miles

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

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 150,591 miles

condition of nearside front anti roll bar linkage dust cover

Pass 31 Mar 2021 141,853 miles

wear both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 27 Mar 2021 141,825 miles

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

wear both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 1 Apr 2020 136,752 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

chip in screen

damage to n/s/r light lens BORDERLINE

Fail 1 Apr 2020 136,752 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust system insecure mounting (6.1.2 (a))

chip in screen

damage to n/s/r light lens BORDERLINE

Pass 22 Mar 2019 130,328 miles

screen chipped

Fail 19 Mar 2019 130,219 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

screen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2018 116,549 miles

both front tyres worn inner

Pass 25 Mar 2017 103,219 miles

both nearside tyres worn on inner

screen chipped

Fail 25 Mar 2017 103,186 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

both nearside tyres worn on inner

screen chipped

Pass 17 Mar 2016 91,363 miles

crack on screen

Pass 23 Mar 2015 80,293 miles

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

Fail 19 Mar 2015 80,196 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 67,294 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2013 56,673 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 46,257 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 34,509 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 OBD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OBD, 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 OBD registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 OBD shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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