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KM08 TLX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,098 mi
Last recorded81,098 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 81,098 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2025 81,098 miles

Offside Front Outer Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 79,983 miles

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

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2023 78,010 miles

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Oct 2023 78,006 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both side. (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear reversing lamp (one of two) is not working.

Pass 19 Oct 2022 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 72,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2021 65,955 miles

Central Rear Upper high level brake lamp inoperative

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Oct 2021 65,955 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning stop tail (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.6mm 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Upper high level brake lamp inoperative

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Oct 2020 63,901 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2020 63,901 miles

Offside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 60,571 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2019 60,571 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 55,370 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Offside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 49,832 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 49,829 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 May 2016 45,633 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2015 39,185 miles

Both rear brake lights near white

Front brake pads on 3mm-approx 70-80% worn

Half of high level brake light in-op

O/S/R indicator near white

Fail 28 Apr 2015 39,185 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear brake lights near white

Front brake pads on 3mm-approx 70-80% worn

Half of high level brake light in-op

O/S/R indicator near white

Pass 1 May 2014 31,352 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

rear tyres crackin in tread not showing cord

Fail 28 Apr 2014 31,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Centre Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

nsr tyre cuts in tread bot not showin cord yet

Pass 22 Apr 2013 22,477 miles

Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 16,068 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 16,068 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 11,819 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 TLX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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