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KM08 TPF

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,475 mi
Last recorded118,475 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 118,475 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2025 112,780 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fr tyres cracking and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and has nail. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 2 May 2025 112,778 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from power steering rack. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both fr tyres cracking and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyre perished and has nail. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 109,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2023 107,524 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2023 107,517 miles

Nearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

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

Pass 6 May 2022 105,473 miles
Pass 14 May 2021 104,359 miles
Fail 13 May 2021 104,353 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 May 2020 103,541 miles
Pass 15 May 2019 102,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 99,855 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 96,996 miles
Pass 17 May 2016 95,602 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2015 92,709 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 84,695 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 72,963 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 15 Apr 2013 72,963 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2012 60,103 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre mishaped on inner edge

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 49,655 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 TPF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TPF, 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 TPF registered?

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

Is KM08 TPF safe to buy?

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