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KS08 TXL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

72,414 mi
Last recorded72,414 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 TXL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2026 72,414 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses misty - weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lights flashing all the time

Fail 10 Aug 2026 72,409 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Worn on inner edge - Sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlights lenses misty - weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Reversing lights flashing all the time

Pass 14 Aug 2025 68,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge. Devoid of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Weak image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 64,817 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Aug 2024 64,805 miles

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

Central Exhaust clamp broken.

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 60,180 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Aug 2022 56,332 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 52,495 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))

service light on

suspension has surface rust

Pass 20 Aug 2020 50,190 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 50,186 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre pressure valve damaged advise difficult to inflate for roller brake test

advise tpms light on

Pass 14 Aug 2019 49,600 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2018 48,395 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,061 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2017 47,061 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2016 44,264 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 43,061 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Aug 2014 40,675 miles

bonnet safety catch desiezed for mot test

Pass 22 Jul 2013 39,087 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 34,210 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2012 34,210 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 27,778 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2011 27,507 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

Fail 15 Jul 2011 27,503 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear tyre slight sidewall damage

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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KS08 TXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KS08 TXL, 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 KS08 TXL registered?

KS08 TXL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 June 2008.

Is KS08 TXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 TXL shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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