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KM08 TJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

171,110 mi
Last recorded171,110 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2020 171,110 miles

oil leak

Pass 17 May 2019 133,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Towball/hitch not fitted at time of test ()

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

slight dampness in area of fuel filter housing on under side of car

Pass 21 Apr 2018 120,641 miles

Offside Front tyre tread low

Pass 20 May 2017 117,581 miles
Fail 20 May 2017 117,581 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 108,898 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2016 108,898 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Apr 2015 99,319 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 92,113 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2014 92,113 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2013 82,283 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 63,684 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Apr 2011 52,305 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 52,305 miles

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)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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 TJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 TJX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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