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KM08 OEG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

221,705 mi
Last recorded221,705 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OEG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2022 221,705 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Jul 2022 221,699 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Fuel pipe union leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2021 217,341 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2020 210,206 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 4MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 184,229 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 184,229 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 163,527 miles

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Fail 26 Jan 2018 163,526 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear brake discs worn/corroded

Pass 27 Jan 2017 137,986 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2017 137,985 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in it

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 29 Jan 2016 110,492 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,809 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 47,444 miles

rear tyres crcaking on outer treads

Fail 31 Jan 2014 47,444 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

rear tyres crcaking on outer treads

Pass 1 Feb 2013 25,206 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

damage to offside front inner tyre wall, not exsposing cords.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 19,273 miles

Rear number plate poor

Pass 4 Feb 2011 13,180 miles

Rear numberplate poor

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 OEG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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

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