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KM08 TFE

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

178,053 mi
Last recorded178,053 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2022 178,053 miles

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

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

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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 2 Jul 2020 172,490 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 165,434 miles

both rear tyres worn edges

Fail 29 Apr 2019 165,434 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust rear heat shield loose/off

Pass 27 Apr 2018 152,959 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 24 Apr 2017 138,171 miles

Nearside Front wear to roll bar link

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner and outer edges ,cracking and perishing

Offside Front wear to roll bar link

Offside Rear tyre wearing inner and outer edge ,cracking and perishing in between treads

exhaust corroding

front flexi pipe damaged webbing

Pass 22 Apr 2016 122,786 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 122,774 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 105,851 miles

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

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

child seat nsr child locks rear door

Pass 3 Jan 2014 78,313 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 78,313 miles

Centre Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,065 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 34,795 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 28,896 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)

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 TFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TFE, 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 TFE registered?

KM08 TFE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2008.

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