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KM08 TJY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

143,064 mi
Last recorded143,064 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TJY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 143,064 miles

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

water leak back of engine

Pass 12 Dec 2024 131,576 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2024 131,576 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 124,012 miles

Offside Front steering arm has slight play and rack boot twisted

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

Oil leak, but not excessive around gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front tyres edgers wear

Pass 21 Oct 2022 115,419 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2022 115,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,372 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 106,102 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 103,059 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 98,301 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 96,915 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 94,616 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 94,616 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 93,344 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 81,272 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 69,308 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 69,308 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Fail 9 Jul 2013 59,446 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 59,446 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 47,291 miles
Pass 28 May 2011 36,382 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TJY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 TJY, 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 TJY registered?

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

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