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KM08 TAU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

69,264 mi
Last recorded69,264 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 69,264 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2018 69,264 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2017 66,373 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 66,373 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2017 59,424 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre close to the legal limit

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Fail 3 Jan 2017 59,424 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm insecure rear (2.4.G.1)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre close to the legal limit

both front tyres close to the legal limit

Pass 13 Aug 2015 48,731 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Sep 2014 44,224 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2014 44,223 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Aug 2013 37,153 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,988 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 36,426 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,267 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 TAU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 TAU, 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 TAU registered?

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

Is KM08 TAU safe to buy?

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