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KM08 TPZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

95,447 mi
Last recorded95,447 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 95,447 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 95,447 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2021 89,847 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2020 85,093 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 17 Oct 2020 85,093 miles

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 80,669 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 80,669 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Oct 2018 74,286 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Oct 2017 68,174 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

nearside front drop link gaiter starting to split

offside front drop link gaiter starting to split plus slight wear to joint

Pass 16 Dec 2016 63,615 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2016 63,615 miles

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

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 57,876 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2015 57,876 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,051 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Dec 2013 48,069 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 43,122 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 39,112 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aireal needs replacing as tip has been eaten way

all four tyres have cracking between treads

emissions to low cant be read

Fail 9 Jan 2012 39,112 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

aireal needs replacing as tip has been eaten way

all four tyres have cracking between treads

emissions to low cant be read

Pass 24 Jan 2011 24,694 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 TPZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TPZ, 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 TPZ registered?

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

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