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KM08 THG

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

165,264 mi
Last recorded165,264 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 THG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2024 165,264 miles

general under body rust

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

Fail 20 Feb 2024 165,264 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

general under body rust

Pass 21 Feb 2023 136,299 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2023 136,298 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2022 128,481 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 25 Apr 2022 128,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 115,325 miles
Pass 12 May 2020 105,155 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 92,888 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 84,253 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 75,177 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 67,691 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 67,660 miles
Pass 16 May 2015 64,872 miles

n/s front suspension top mount noisy

Pass 17 May 2014 60,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2013 55,137 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 43,713 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 29,124 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 THG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 THG, 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 THG registered?

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

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