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KM08 TGZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2023
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,304 mi
Last recorded131,304 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TGZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2022 131,304 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2022 131,300 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 123,035 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 117,305 miles

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged slightly twisted (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 117,279 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect nut and bolt used without locking device (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has an unsafe modification incorrect nut and bolt used without locking device (5.3.3 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front exhaust flexi corroded

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 111,434 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2019 111,413 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2018 105,495 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush alloy mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush alloy mounting corroded (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2017 98,878 miles

Nearside Rear slight bind

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Sep 2016 92,251 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2015 84,618 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 84,608 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2014 74,547 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2014 74,547 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 61,499 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 47,438 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 39,615 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 TGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TGZ, 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 TGZ registered?

KM08 TGZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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