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KM08 RNX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

152,806 mi
Last recorded152,806 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 RNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 152,806 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorbers, Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Rears, Tyers Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 4 Nov 2025 152,806 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Fronts (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom Ball Joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock Absorbers, Both Rears (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged Both Rears, Tyers Stepped (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2024 127,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorber Top Mounts Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 127,353 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel Leak Present Under Bonnet Around Fuel Injector Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lock Nut Is Not Secured Against Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play Lock Nut Is Not Secured Against Track Rod End (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Track Control Arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Both Rear Shock Absorber Top Mounts Corroded

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2023 120,003 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 119,853 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2022 111,610 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 21 Oct 2022 111,609 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Nov 2021 104,724 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2021 104,724 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2020 100,054 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 25 Oct 2019 94,023 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2018 81,875 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2018 81,875 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 71,059 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 71,059 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 60,683 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 55,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 52,028 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 45,925 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 37,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle smoke output too low to register with smoke analyser

Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,458 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear disc grooved on outer face

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 RNX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 RNX, 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 RNX registered?

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

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