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KM08 SZK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

139,328 mi
Last recorded139,328 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2025 139,328 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Mar 2025 139,273 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light Both emit white light (4.5.4 (a))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 21 Mar 2024 132,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2024 132,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases broken at flexi join (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn lower dust cover split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords has multiple cuts and perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Mar 2023 125,906 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 117,473 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing uneven on the inside edge

Fail 22 Mar 2022 117,380 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre tread wearing uneven on the inside edge

Pass 25 Feb 2021 106,270 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 81,204 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2018 66,287 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2018 66,286 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2016 62,985 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has an uneven inner tread pattern

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

Offside Rear Tyre has an uneven inner tread pattern

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

Pass 15 May 2015 58,958 miles

offside rear Tyre has a slight unevenly worn inner tread pattern

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear Tyre has a slight unevenly worn inner tread pattern

Pass 21 May 2014 50,538 miles

Battery cover loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 May 2014 50,538 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Battery cover loose

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Apr 2013 34,756 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 25,076 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 21,289 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 SZK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SZK, 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 SZK registered?

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

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