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K30 REE

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

72,000 mi
Last recorded72,000 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK30 REE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 72,000 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2025 71,819 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2024 69,199 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 66,034 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 62,148 miles

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

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

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Rack (2.1.5 (a))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 27 Sep 2021 57,817 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 29 Sep 2020 55,812 miles

Under tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 19 Sep 2019 54,173 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 10 Sep 2018 53,124 miles

Under-tray fitted obscuring some components

Pass 14 Sep 2017 51,512 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 48,781 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 37,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2014 29,891 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 25,511 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 21,969 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 16,945 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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K30 REE is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 K30 REE, 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 K30 REE registered?

K30 REE is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2008.

Is K30 REE safe to buy?

The MOT history for K30 REE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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