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KM08 TFX

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2019 145,900 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 20 Jun 2019 145,899 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm and worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2018 126,402 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Jun 2017 121,450 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 121,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Power steering component(s) leaking pos rack (2.3.3b)

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 115,438 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 104,071 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 94,550 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 94,550 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 81,232 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

steering rack appears to have a wet area no leak found possible oil spillage from fill tank above rack ??

Pass 12 Sep 2012 65,373 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 53,519 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 48,043 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 TFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

KM08 TFX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2008.

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