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KM08 TFF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

291,022 mi
Last recorded291,022 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 291,022 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2024 282,003 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 272,906 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 264,165 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 256,456 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2021 249,433 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2020 242,930 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 234,660 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Rubber split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2018 225,248 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 216,229 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 207,074 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2016 207,074 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 194,886 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2014 164,816 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2013 134,095 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2013 134,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 102,285 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Apr 2011 71,087 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyres slightly out of shape.

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 TFF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 TFF, 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 TFF registered?

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

Is KM08 TFF safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 TFF shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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