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KM08 SZJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

111,190 mi
Last recorded111,190 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 111,190 miles

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edge's and cracking almost to failure

Pass 8 Oct 2025 107,703 miles

Front brake imbalance high 26%

Rear sub frame has corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2025 107,703 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake imbalance high 26%

Rear sub frame has corrosion

Pass 4 Oct 2024 101,890 miles

n/s and o/s front brake pads starting to get low

n/s and o/s headlight lenes in poor condition

Pass 16 Oct 2023 93,272 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2023 93,272 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2022 89,015 miles

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint covers carcking

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edge's and light cracking

Fail 26 Oct 2022 89,015 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

n/s and o/s front lower ball joint covers carcking

n/s and o/s front tyres wearing on edge's and light cracking

Pass 20 Oct 2021 83,297 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 83,297 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2020 76,510 miles

slight exhaust leaking from flexi pipe

Fail 4 Nov 2020 76,510 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

slight exhaust leaking from flexi pipe

Pass 28 Oct 2019 71,690 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2019 71,690 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 67,085 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 64,901 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 64,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 61,460 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 61,460 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2016 56,967 miles

Rear n/s and o/s rear tyres has uneven wear on inside edge

Pass 26 Mar 2015 53,859 miles

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules has corrision

Fail 26 Mar 2015 53,859 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

n/s and o/s rear brake furrules has corrision

Pass 27 Mar 2014 49,783 miles

n/s and o/s rear tyres very slighty distortion on inside edge of tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2013 46,455 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 39,511 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 39,511 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

off side front tyre close to limit in centre

Pass 2 Apr 2011 29,846 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 SZJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SZJ, 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 SZJ registered?

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

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