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KM08 OEJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,497 mi
Last recorded105,497 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OEJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 105,497 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth ok however wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth ok however wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

TPMS light on indicating tyre pressure loss

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone-B (3.2 (a) (i))

noise from upper steering column area sounds like snagging but steering unaffected

rear exhaust hangers deteriorated and modified but system secure

Pass 29 Oct 2024 100,454 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut casings are corroded at the top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr anti roll bar D bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring mountings/bump stops are cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 100,454 miles

Headlamp aim unable to be tested Nsf headlamp not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nsf drop link top boot is split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both front strut casings are corroded at the top (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Nsf oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr anti roll bar D bush has slight play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from Pas pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring mountings/bump stops are cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 95,316 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2023 95,316 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension rod ball joint has slight play tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS warning light on

headlamp washers inoperative

Pass 18 Nov 2022 90,817 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber and clutch rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 90,817 miles

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Brake pedal wearing smooth Brake pedal rubber and clutch rubber worn (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nsr D bush has play in it (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Both rear spring stops cracked/split (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 86,762 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Oct 2021 86,762 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Osr tyre has cut in tread and low on inner edge and cracking on outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Nsr tyre cracking in tread and low on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2020 83,189 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 76,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm and worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 71,146 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2018 71,146 miles

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

Offside rear brake pad getting low

Pass 25 Apr 2017 65,340 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' chip (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2016 59,071 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 53,935 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 47,851 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 47,850 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 41,033 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,699 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,699 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 OEJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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

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