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KM08 OEU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 May 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

98,548 mi
Last recorded98,548 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OEU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 98,548 miles
Pass 21 May 2025 97,743 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2024 97,288 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2024 97,288 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 May 2023 96,446 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2022 95,358 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 94,387 miles

front tyres cracking and tread getting low

nearside rear tyre badly perished

offisde rear tyre cracking and tread getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2020 93,335 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 92,494 miles

offside rear brake hose ferrule corroding

offside rear, offside front and nearside front tyres cracking

Pass 16 Jan 2018 90,448 miles

battery cover fitted

engine covers fitted

n/s/r brake binding slightly

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, no cords showing at time of test

Pass 30 Mar 2017 87,334 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 87,332 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 79,834 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 79,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2015 73,479 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 67,684 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 61,860 miles

front tyre treads low on edges

Pass 29 Mar 2012 56,159 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 48,045 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 OEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 OEU, 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 OEU registered?

KM08 OEU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

Is KM08 OEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 OEU shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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