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KM08 TMY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

109,131 mi
Last recorded109,131 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2025 109,131 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2024 100,538 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 93,301 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2023 84,144 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 71,805 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 62,075 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2021 62,073 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 57,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2019 48,191 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2018 43,214 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 42,612 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 40,013 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 36,421 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 32,856 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 29,612 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 25,479 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 21,320 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2012 21,320 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2011 15,504 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 TMY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 TMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 TMY registered?

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

Is KM08 TMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 TMY shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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