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KM08 TPV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2024
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

118,946 mi
Last recorded118,946 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2023 118,946 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2022 115,507 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Tyres are perished

Nearside parking brake performance is low

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively x2 (1.1.14 (a) (i))

parking brake only just makes the minimum performance to pass

Pass 5 Jul 2021 112,376 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2020 107,501 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule BOTH (1.1.12 (f) (i))

SILL COVERS FITTED

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 104,268 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN

SCREEN IS DAMAGED

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 21 Jun 2018 101,275 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cracking in treads and has nail in it (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 96,047 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust corroded/starting to blow

front tyres wearing low/ uneven

Pass 5 Jul 2016 84,345 miles

SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 30 Jun 2016 84,203 miles

Registration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)

coil spring broken BOTH FRONT (2.4.C.1a)

SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 22 Jun 2015 71,783 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Jul 2014 62,167 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2013 52,344 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 44,041 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 39,096 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

Fail 26 Jul 2011 37,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre perished

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 TPV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 TPV, 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 TPV registered?

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

Is KM08 TPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 TPV shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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