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KM08 TGN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2023
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

171,023 mi
Last recorded171,023 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2022 171,023 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From both front steering gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2022 171,023 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component From both front steering gaitors (2.1.5 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2021 160,686 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Fail 14 Aug 2021 160,685 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

exhaust rubbers deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2020 155,414 miles

Exhaust mounting defective rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,832 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 141,829 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Fuel filter cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Injector leak off pipe (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel to the extent that safe steering is affected (steering rack fitted) Ball joint worn to excess (2.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2018 129,151 miles

Coolant leak front pipe on engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

anti slip provision on clutch pedal rubber excessively worn

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Fail 24 Apr 2018 129,107 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner (2.5.C.1a)

Coolant leak front pipe on engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear pads (3.5.1g)

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

anti slip provision on clutch pedal rubber excessively worn

front registration plate damaged but unlikely to be misread

Pass 24 Apr 2017 116,459 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 102,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 Apr 2016 102,038 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter leaking fuel (7.2.3)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres getting low cracked on sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 89,466 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2015 89,466 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,769 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 69,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 69,274 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Apr 2012 58,468 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 42,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 5 Apr 2011 42,130 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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 TGN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 TGN, 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 TGN registered?

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

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