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KM08 UWY

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,611 mi
Last recorded128,611 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 128,611 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2025 117,723 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2024 107,742 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2023 97,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 88,119 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 88,110 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2021 85,880 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2021 85,875 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both rears (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Pass 16 Sep 2020 85,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Sep 2020 85,763 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear y-pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 81,030 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2019 81,024 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2018 74,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 72,421 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 72,421 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter at the rear (7.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 69,650 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 67,502 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 67,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2014 63,404 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2013 59,441 miles
Pass 31 May 2012 56,155 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 22 Apr 2011 43,855 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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KM08 UWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KM08 UWY, 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 KM08 UWY registered?

KM08 UWY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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