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KM08 TCX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

224,137 mi
Last recorded224,137 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 224,137 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 215,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2025 215,660 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2024 209,195 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2023 202,555 miles

undertray fitted prevent full inspection

Fail 15 Feb 2023 202,554 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

undertray fitted prevent full inspection

Pass 14 Feb 2022 196,644 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 185,064 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts and splits to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts and splits to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 19 Feb 2021 185,061 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure middle to inner part of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts and splits to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cuts and splits to tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 178,571 miles

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2020 178,571 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides, lower (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 165,815 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 165,813 miles

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

Front Coolant leak Coolant pipe corroded through ()

Pass 22 Feb 2018 152,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 136,136 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2016 123,717 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 110,294 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2014 93,816 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Feb 2014 93,813 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2013 78,505 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2012 55,069 miles

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

slight lip on front discs

Pass 25 Feb 2011 31,239 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 TCX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TCX, 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 TCX registered?

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

Is KM08 TCX safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 TCX shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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