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KM08 OEH

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Sep 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,804 mi
Last recorded104,804 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 104,804 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2025 104,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged out of shape inner treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 99,958 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2023 96,007 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 85,730 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 79,336 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2020 79,336 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 75,008 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 75,008 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 66,962 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2017 52,543 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2016 38,214 miles

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 37,312 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 35,340 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2013 32,229 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 27,649 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 26,297 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,217 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 OEH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 OEH, 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 OEH registered?

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

Is KM08 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 OEH 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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