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KM08 TNU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2019
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,562 mi
Last recorded128,562 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2018 128,562 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2018 128,523 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Dec 2017 121,400 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2017 121,343 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2016 113,503 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Fail 21 Nov 2016 113,503 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside mirror damaged

Pass 26 Nov 2015 105,793 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 92,948 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 92,948 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2013 82,813 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 73,832 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2012 73,832 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 48,214 miles

offside front tyre getting low/starting to split,slight

Pass 11 Apr 2011 44,179 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted at time of test

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 TNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 TNU, 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 TNU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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