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KS08 TZL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

149,456 mi
Last recorded149,456 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 149,456 miles

both rear wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Fail 16 Mar 2026 149,456 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light both (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

both rear wheel arches corroded

general corrosion on under side of vehicle

Pass 7 Apr 2025 144,279 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2025 144,278 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2024 137,558 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2022 132,995 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2021 117,444 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2021 117,444 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 108,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,643 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 81,490 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Brake pipe unions by tank (1.1.11 (c))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 79,573 miles

Brake pipe unions by tank corroded x 2

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened BOTH (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Offside Rear Brake hose has corrosion to ferrules

Pass 28 Apr 2017 74,745 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,552 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 58,599 miles

damp round fuel filter

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,280 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 50,280 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2013 41,553 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 41,553 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2012 33,342 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 33,342 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 TZL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 TZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 TZL registered?

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

Is KS08 TZL safe to buy?

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