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K14 ERO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,111 mi
Last recorded126,111 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK14 ERO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 126,111 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2024 120,862 miles

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

Nearside rack end slight play

Pass 2 Oct 2023 116,321 miles

Both Rear brake disc backing plates are corroded and deteriorated

Both front headlamp washers do not function as intended

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and is insecure in places and is in contact with brake disc

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2023 116,221 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Both number plates are illegal and have incorrect spacing (0.1 (d))

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

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

Both Rear brake disc backing plates are corroded and deteriorated

Both front headlamp washers do not function as intended

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

Offside Front Brake disc backing plate corroded and is insecure in places and is in contact with brake disc

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both front lower suspension arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 109,208 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush is deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

brake fluid is dark in colour - recommend to be replaced

Pass 28 Sep 2021 102,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 27 Sep 2021 102,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Front and rear plate spacing is incorrect (0.1 (d))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Sep 2020 95,114 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2019 86,244 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2018 76,873 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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K14 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K14 ERO, 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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K14 ERO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2008.

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