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KM08 SZO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

198,795 mi
Last recorded198,795 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 SZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 198,795 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Nov 2021 186,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 186,146 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Inner Track Rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 173,749 miles

Nearside steering arm has slight play

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

eml on reg before 1/7/2008

Fail 16 Nov 2020 173,748 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside steering arm has slight play

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

Rear heat shield loose

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

eml on reg before 1/7/2008

Pass 19 Nov 2019 165,127 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

Fail 19 Nov 2019 165,127 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear heat shield loose

diesel emissions, to clean to take readings

eml on reg before 1/7/08

Pass 28 Nov 2018 150,757 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 150,757 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2017 134,821 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 134,821 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Pass 11 Nov 2016 121,283 miles

slight play in nearside rack joint

Fail 10 Nov 2016 121,283 miles

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

slight play in nearside rack joint

Pass 20 Nov 2015 110,363 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2015 110,363 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2014 98,191 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 84,629 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2012 72,038 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 60,463 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 58,661 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 50,418 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 SZO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SZO, 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 SZO registered?

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

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