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KS08 TXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Nov 2026
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

116,470 mi
Last recorded116,470 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 TXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2025 116,470 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 9 Nov 2024 112,461 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 110,319 miles

Front Wipers smearing still clenaing effectively.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 110,319 miles

Front Wipers smearing still clenaing effectively.

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily cracked and perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 107,168 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2021 105,137 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 104,845 miles

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

Front tyres both sides smooth outer edges

Nearside Front wrong coil spring fitted? close to fouling when jacked

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

covers & trays fitted

service illuminated limited performance

Pass 22 Oct 2019 102,943 miles

both rear stop lamp bulbs are discoloured slightly service light on on dash

Pass 31 Oct 2018 98,180 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 93,067 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 79,503 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2015 71,905 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2014 66,590 miles

All tyres worn heavily on edges

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

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

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

Parts of exhaust system corroded

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

Pass 30 Oct 2013 62,933 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre has deep cut to tread but not reaching cords

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

Pass 25 Oct 2012 58,732 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 52,244 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 50,128 miles

Under tray fitted

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 TXN 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 94.1%.

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 KS08 TXN, 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 TXN registered?

KS08 TXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2008.

Is KS08 TXN safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 TXN shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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