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K33 SCA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

141,720 mi
Last recorded141,720 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK33 SCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 141,720 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 139,123 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 137,917 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 135,775 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 131,911 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 127,888 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning lamp illuminated.

Pass 7 Sep 2018 110,948 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2018 110,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 81,781 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 80,214 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2016 80,214 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2015 69,124 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)

Fail 9 Sep 2015 69,082 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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 8 Sep 2014 61,190 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 44,332 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 39,501 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 39,501 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 28,791 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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K33 SCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 K33 SCA, 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 K33 SCA registered?

K33 SCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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