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KM08 TNE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jan 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,047 mi
Last recorded133,047 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TNE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 133,047 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2024 127,931 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2023 118,923 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2023 118,676 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 105,301 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2021 94,519 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 26 May 2021 94,518 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower short alloy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 91,230 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 86,678 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 78,012 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to re-tracked

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2017 72,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2016 66,703 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 63,235 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 63,235 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 58,699 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2015 58,690 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Apr 2014 52,909 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 52,909 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 45,682 miles

nearside mirror backing cover insecure

Fail 26 Apr 2013 45,682 miles

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

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

nearside mirror backing cover insecure

Pass 11 Apr 2012 38,833 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 31,711 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 TNE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 TNE, 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 TNE registered?

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

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