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KM08 SZX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2025
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

74,219 mi
Last recorded74,219 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2024 74,219 miles

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

underside and components have age related corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2023 71,485 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 66,919 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 62,659 miles

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

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

Rear brake discs pitted

Pass 29 Aug 2019 59,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2018 53,702 miles

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

parking brake just met the legal requirement.

Fail 28 Aug 2018 53,702 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick o/s/n/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn from inner/outer shoulder.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear tyre worn from inner shoulder.

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

parking brake just met the legal requirement.

Pass 19 Jun 2017 46,668 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 46,666 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 33,086 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 33,086 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Dec 2014 22,894 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 20,990 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 18,686 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2013 18,649 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2012 16,722 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 14,691 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 SZX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 SZX, 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 SZX registered?

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

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