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KM08 TKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2026
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,940 mi
Last recorded144,940 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2025 144,940 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2025 144,909 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2024 122,336 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 115,703 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2021 113,606 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2021 113,606 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 111,697 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 108,190 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 106,147 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2017 104,268 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 104,268 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2016 101,918 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 99,183 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 96,982 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 96,982 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 94,213 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 94,213 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2012 72,259 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 48,483 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 TKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 TKF, 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 TKF registered?

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

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