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KM08 TLU

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

172,212 mi
Last recorded172,212 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TLU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 172,212 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2024 168,923 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 151,772 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 138,464 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 122,810 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2021 122,810 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 112,980 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2020 112,980 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 95,588 miles

Exhaust rear box heat shield insecure and rattling.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle outer plastic casing missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Auto transmission oil leak.

Oil leak Engine oil leak.

Fail 2 Jun 2017 95,588 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Exhaust rear box heat shield insecure and rattling.

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Buckle outer plastic casing missing. (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread low and balding towards edges. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Faces heavily pitted, corroded and ridged. (3.5.1i)

Oil leak Auto transmission oil leak.

Oil leak Engine oil leak.

Pass 4 May 2016 85,387 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 78,667 miles
Pass 2 May 2014 73,407 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 60,306 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 45,777 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 30,943 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 TLU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TLU, 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 TLU registered?

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

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