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KM08 OPW

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

210,216 mi
Last recorded210,216 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 OPW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2021 210,216 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin HEAVILY ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Wheel arches both corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2020 198,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 196,440 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 9 Apr 2019 196,440 miles

Central Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective corrded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Dec 2017 162,042 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 158,542 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 158,540 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 138,893 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

Pass 10 Nov 2014 185,797 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 142,933 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 121,142 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2013 121,142 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f tyre scrubbed off on inside edge

Pass 10 Apr 2012 98,179 miles

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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Fail 10 Apr 2012 98,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 67,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 OPW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 OPW, 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 OPW registered?

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

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