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KM08 RPU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,912 mi
Last recorded155,912 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 RPU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 155,912 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 143,400 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2025 143,066 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Mar 2024 128,183 miles

oil dampness around bottom of engine level ok

Fail 20 Mar 2024 128,183 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

oil dampness around bottom of engine level ok

Pass 20 Mar 2023 112,058 miles

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

both rear brake hoses slight dampness around banjo bolts and washers

oil dampness around bottom of engine

Pass 21 Mar 2022 99,410 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 90,361 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2020 86,519 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm 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))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 84,391 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 84,389 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 72,211 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 65,185 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2017 65,185 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear arm bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 59,178 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2016 59,177 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 47,585 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 39,056 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 37,599 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 31,987 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 19,716 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 RPU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RPU, 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 RPU registered?

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

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