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KB57 UAK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

146,300 mi
Last recorded146,300 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB57 UAK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2026 146,300 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2025 132,405 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2025 132,405 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Jul 2024 122,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2023 112,229 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2022 103,925 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2021 96,106 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 86,334 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 77,357 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 67,703 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 66,931 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,023 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 52,567 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2014 45,179 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 37,472 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 29,326 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 22,365 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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KB57 UAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 KB57 UAK, 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 KB57 UAK registered?

KB57 UAK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2008.

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