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KM08 TXF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2024
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

210,219 mi
Last recorded210,219 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 TXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2023 210,219 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 200,510 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2021 200,500 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Dec 2020 190,782 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 177,548 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2019 177,548 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 169,614 miles

both o/s & n/s mirror glass deteriorated

Pass 1 Jun 2017 154,547 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2016 140,687 miles

Front and rear brake discs rusty and scored

Nearside front tyre worn on the outer edge

Pass 17 Jun 2015 133,062 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear brake discs scored and rusty

nearside and offside front door mirror glass stained but view to rear was not affected at the time of test

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on bothe edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 17 Jun 2015 133,062 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

front and rear brake discs scored and rusty

nearside and offside front door mirror glass stained but view to rear was not affected at the time of test

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on both edges and perishing/cracking but at the time of test no ply/cords were showing

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2014 125,687 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2014 125,687 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,475 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2013 94,470 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 60,445 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 27,997 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 TXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 TXF, 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 TXF registered?

KM08 TXF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2008.

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