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KM08 UXC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

144,953 mi
Last recorded144,953 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2026 144,953 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2026 144,953 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2025 132,498 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2023 121,261 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 113,165 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 104,587 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2022 104,587 miles

Fuel system component leaking Fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2020 96,170 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 90,744 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light slightly orange (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 17 Dec 2019 90,744 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light slightly orange (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Dec 2018 85,123 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Dec 2018 84,975 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak boost pipe split (8.2.2.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing splits in sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2018 78,160 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Fail 16 Jan 2018 78,160 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 3 Nov 2016 72,532 miles

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

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

front tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

Pass 17 Oct 2015 67,987 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2015 67,987 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2014 62,487 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Nov 2013 57,070 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing low

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Fail 8 Nov 2013 57,070 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre starting to wear low

offside rear tyre worn out of shape on inner edge

Pass 8 Nov 2012 44,197 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 33,788 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2011 28,107 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 UXC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 UXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KM08 UXC registered?

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

Is KM08 UXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 UXC shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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