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KM08 TSO

2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,549 mi
Last recorded174,549 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto71,856 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TSO
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 174,549 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2025 174,549 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2024 171,505 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2023 161,963 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2022 155,242 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 148,462 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 19 Sep 2020 142,386 miles

Offside Rear Light unit damaged

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

Pass 14 Sep 2019 136,716 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2018 133,991 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2017 130,074 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2017 130,069 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,284 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Aug 2015 113,212 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front tyre scrubbing

Fail 20 Aug 2015 113,212 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre scrubbing

Pass 4 Sep 2014 106,414 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 95,827 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2012 73,831 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2012 73,831 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 3 Sep 2011 54,584 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 54,584 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
Full Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto reliability report

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KM08 TSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 71,856 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KM08 TSO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 18 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KM08 TSO registered?

KM08 TSO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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