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KM08 TCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

165,607 mi
Last recorded165,607 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 165,607 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and inner edge worn smooth (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 163,760 miles

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

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2024 161,475 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 149,117 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2022 145,443 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 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 140,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 135,507 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 125,806 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Jan 2018 121,886 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 121,886 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 117,925 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 113,344 miles

Battery appears to be weak

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Fail 5 Jul 2016 113,311 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Battery appears to be weak

Child seat fitted to the nearside rear preventing an inspection of an adult belt

Exhaust system rusted

Front windscreen damaged within the swept area

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

More than normal parking brake lever travel

Nearside rear anti-roll bar mounting bush worn

Rear brake flex hose ferrules rusted

Fail 6 Jul 2015 100,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 100,415 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 88,598 miles

slight cut in near side front tyre wall

Pass 11 Jul 2013 77,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Jul 2013 77,643 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall but not exposing ply cords

Fail 17 Dec 2012 70,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 70,669 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 58,877 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2011 43,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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 TCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 TCU, 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

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What year was KM08 TCU registered?

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

Is KM08 TCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 TCU shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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