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KS08 TZE

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

44,071 mi
Last recorded44,071 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 TZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 44,071 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Apr 2025 42,519 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Apr 2025 42,514 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 40,011 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 36,742 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 32,347 miles

Rear Brake pads wearing low.

Fail 10 Nov 2021 32,253 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pads wearing low.

Pass 11 Nov 2020 29,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar droplink ball joint has play/movement not deemed excessive but advise monitoring for knocking noise

Nearside Wiper blade split in centre of blade rubber-not adversely affecting drivers view but would advise early replacement

Fail 11 Nov 2020 29,822 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti roll bar droplink ball joint has play/movement not deemed excessive but advise monitoring for knocking noise

Nearside Wiper blade split in centre of blade rubber-not adversely affecting drivers view but would advise early replacement

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2019 26,674 miles

emissions to clean to be detected

Pass 30 May 2018 26,226 miles

Emissions too clean to register

Pass 18 May 2017 24,018 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 21,769 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 19,804 miles
Pass 20 May 2014 17,813 miles

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)

rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 21 May 2013 15,034 miles

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)

Fail 29 May 2012 12,958 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2012 12,958 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2011 10,431 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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KS08 TZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 TZE, 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 TZE registered?

KS08 TZE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

Is KS08 TZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 TZE shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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