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KM08 OEL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,467 mi
Last recorded141,467 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OEL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2021 141,467 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing NUT (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 129,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 110,664 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 110,664 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Ply (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 97,028 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 80,067 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2016 64,326 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2014 36,760 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 34,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2014 34,792 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 32,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Mar 2013 32,815 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Apr 2012 31,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very low slight cut on n/s/f tyre

Fail 30 Apr 2012 31,222 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

very low slight cut on n/s/f tyre

Pass 26 Apr 2011 28,892 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 OEL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OEL, 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 OEL registered?

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

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