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KM08 TKV

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,572 mi
Last recorded112,572 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2021 112,572 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 110,963 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 7 Jul 2020 110,956 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also underinflated (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 83,255 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 76,973 miles

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Fail 6 Sep 2017 76,973 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage n/n/f bumper insecure (6.1.C.1)

n/s/f fog lamp not working

Pass 23 Aug 2016 71,757 miles

n/s/f foglamp n/w wires corroded & broken at multiplug

Pass 7 Sep 2015 66,991 miles

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component at steering rack (2.3.3b)

nail in n/s/r tyre and cut in tread pattern but no cords showing

Pass 8 Sep 2014 60,573 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2013 55,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 55,728 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2012 47,368 miles

nearside front tyre is worn

nearside rear tyre has a nail in it

offside front tyre is worn on it's inner edge

offside rear tyre has a screw in it

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Pass 12 May 2011 37,507 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 TKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 TKV, 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 TKV registered?

KM08 TKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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