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KM08 TRX

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2021
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

129,714 mi
Last recorded129,714 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2020 129,714 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Apr 2019 122,440 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 116,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 111,895 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 108,159 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 108,159 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Nov 2015 101,302 miles

Nearside Rear lense damaged temporary repaired

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 24 Nov 2015 101,302 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking leaking from tank (2.3.3b)

Nearside Rear lense damaged temporary repaired

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jul 2015 96,679 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

oil leak at gearbox area

Fail 30 Jul 2015 96,678 miles

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

Nearside Front wing mirror casing damaged

Nearside Rear light unit lens damaged

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

oil leak at gearbox area

Pass 7 Aug 2014 81,554 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r light unit lens damaged

Pass 27 Jul 2013 66,898 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 46,488 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 46,488 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 25,001 miles

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

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 TRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 TRX, 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 TRX registered?

KM08 TRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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