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KM08 TDX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

183,151 mi
Last recorded183,151 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 183,151 miles

MIL light on

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 176,300 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel rim has been welded

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2020 176,299 miles

Emissions not tested back box is missing (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn must be replaced in pairs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board rear exhaust box is missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect been welded twice and close together (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 154,710 miles

nsf rim has been welded

Fail 19 Mar 2019 154,709 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (1.3.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nsf rim has been welded

Pass 5 Apr 2018 133,065 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 132,931 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 126,486 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Oct 2017 126,485 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 109,819 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2016 109,819 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 88,235 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 82,737 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 76,527 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 64,249 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 TDX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 TDX, 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 TDX registered?

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

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