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KM08 UYK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

134,349 mi
Last recorded134,349 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 134,349 miles

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

Fail 23 Jun 2025 134,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2024 130,585 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2024 130,585 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip adrift (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 127,215 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2022 122,538 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 109,640 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Fail 18 Jun 2021 109,632 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes heavily painted/greased (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

both rear tyres stepped on inner edges.

Pass 26 Jun 2020 100,233 miles

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coolant leak egr cooler leaking ()

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 26 Jun 2020 100,233 miles

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

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Coolant leak egr cooler leaking ()

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 92,888 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2018 83,528 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 83,528 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 74,250 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 70,413 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 70,413 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,202 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2014 57,021 miles

both front drop links have play in them

Pass 12 Apr 2013 44,882 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 44,882 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 33,999 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 23,778 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 UYK 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 68.2%.

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 UYK, 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 UYK registered?

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

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