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KM08 TBZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

51,013 mi
Last recorded51,013 miles
Recorded on10 May 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2022 51,013 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2021 49,082 miles

slight damage to front bumper

Pass 14 May 2020 45,046 miles
Pass 11 May 2019 41,582 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2018 38,269 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing low (3 mm)/slight damage to outer side wall.

Fail 19 May 2018 38,269 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front tyre wearing low (3 mm)/slight damage to outer side wall.

Pass 13 May 2017 34,677 miles
Fail 13 May 2017 34,677 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2016 30,697 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 27,717 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 27,717 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2014 23,888 miles

Both rear tyres starting to perish.

Near side front tyre wearing low on inner/outer edges.

Off side front tyre on legal limit of 1.6mm.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 19,848 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 19,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 15,929 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 12,480 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 TBZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KM08 TBZ?

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What year was KM08 TBZ registered?

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

Is KM08 TBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 TBZ shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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