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KM08 TSX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2025
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

128,371 mi
Last recorded128,371 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2024 128,371 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Slightly Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NS & OS (On Limit - Advise Replacing) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2023 123,584 miles

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 123,584 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 11 Feb 2022 110,615 miles

Exhaust flexi has a slight leak

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

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

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

slight misting of oil around steering rack area

Fail 1 Feb 2022 110,615 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust flexi has a slight leak

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

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

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

slight misting of oil around steering rack area

Pass 25 Jan 2021 95,137 miles

steering rack damp

Fail 23 Jan 2021 95,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

steering rack damp

Pass 2 Jan 2020 84,954 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 77,870 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 68,545 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 68,455 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 60,200 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2017 60,200 miles

Battery leaking electrolyte (1.9.1)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 55,466 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Upper both top shock mounts

Pass 5 Jan 2015 51,600 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 45,902 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Tyres Perished

Pass 4 Jan 2013 39,111 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2012 33,982 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2011 27,571 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 27,571 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 TSX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TSX, 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 TSX registered?

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

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