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KS08 TZH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2021
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,658 mi
Last recorded127,658 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 127,658 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 118,966 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2018 110,698 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 110,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel fitter (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jul 2017 103,963 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2017 103,963 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 96,794 miles

REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Fail 14 Mar 2016 96,792 miles

Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

REAR TYRES WORN LOW ON INNER EDGES

Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH FRONT (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 78,840 miles

both rear brake discs worn & corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2014 69,292 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 69,292 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 57,380 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2013 57,373 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

offside and nearside front brake pads getting low

Pass 1 May 2012 46,779 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 35,722 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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KS08 TZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TZH, 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 TZH registered?

KS08 TZH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2008.

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