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KM08 TLK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

185,472 mi
Last recorded185,472 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 185,472 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2025 185,468 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 12 Apr 2024 175,273 miles
Pass 12 May 2023 174,049 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2022 169,110 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2021 165,323 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 163,272 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 154,985 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 149,079 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 146,276 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TRACKED TO OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Apr 2017 146,276 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit TRACKED TO OUTER EDGE (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 138,182 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 133,309 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 126,482 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 126,482 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2013 102,403 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 79,761 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 55,797 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

offside and nearside rear tyres worn uneven/lumpy

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 TLK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

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

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The MOT history for KM08 TLK shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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