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2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests37 (31 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate83.8%

Mileage

146,057 mi
Last recorded146,057 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration888 KPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

31 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 146,057 miles

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

Fail 7 Nov 2025 146,009 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2025 85,935 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside & offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Oct 2024 139,472 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 82,331 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Nov 2023 133,468 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2023 79,439 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 128,493 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened **BOTH SIDES** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **BOTH SIDES** (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 21 Oct 2022 128,493 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened **BOTH SIDES** (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge **BOTH SIDES** (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 76,159 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,888 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 121,888 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2021 72,960 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Oct 2020 114,959 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2020 114,799 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jul 2020 70,327 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 31 Aug 2019 106,377 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2019 65,188 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 99,076 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 60,182 miles

under-trays and engine cover fitted

Pass 10 Aug 2017 92,998 miles

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

rear tyres worn on inner edges

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 7 Apr 2017 55,444 miles

under-trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Aug 2016 85,630 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 85,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Mar 2016 49,323 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 45,402 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2015 79,539 miles

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

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 41,194 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Mar 2014 68,165 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 36,435 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Mar 2013 63,760 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 30,564 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 56,131 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 56,131 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 May 2011 24,299 miles

Osr tyre worn heavily in inner shoulder

Pass 1 Mar 2011 43,404 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 30,037 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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888 KPD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 37 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.8%.

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 888 KPD, 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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888 KPD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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