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KM08 SZG

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

127,689 mi
Last recorded127,689 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 127,689 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2024 127,686 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,545 miles

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2022 119,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2021 111,378 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin rear pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 98,375 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2020 98,363 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 96,316 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2019 96,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper housing/bracket incomplete (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake hose flexi to caliper has possible sweat of fluid at connection

Offside Rear shock absorber top mount heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 82,937 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 67,885 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Apr 2017 67,885 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing not tested

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 53,686 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 53,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal rack (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 42,987 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 32,453 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 27,618 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 27,618 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 24,171 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 20,086 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 SZG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SZG, 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 SZG registered?

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

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