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KM08 TSY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

131,884 mi
Last recorded131,884 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 131,884 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 26 Jul 2024 124,500 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 120,431 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2022 114,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2021 109,429 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2020 104,698 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 97,977 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 89,912 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2017 81,207 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 74,709 miles

no emissions detected at test

Pass 1 May 2015 68,104 miles

n/s/f tyre as slight damage to side wall

Pass 1 May 2014 59,830 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2014 59,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,485 miles

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

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 39,740 miles

Both rear tyre starting to crack/split.

N/s and o/s/f tyres worn on inner edge stepped design.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Slight noise noticed on n/s/f suspension strut top,No play found.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 30,664 miles

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

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 TSY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 TSY, 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 TSY registered?

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

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