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KM08 UYS

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

178,474 mi
Last recorded178,474 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM08 UYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 178,474 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2026 178,470 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Front (1.2.1 (e))

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

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front Flexy (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Bottom Bushes Cracked (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 12 Feb 2025 174,849 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2024 170,251 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both front headlights are slightly dimmer than normal (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 167,063 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 161,798 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Feb 2022 161,798 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 158,715 miles

small chips in the windscreen

Fail 17 Feb 2021 158,715 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

small chips in the windscreen

Pass 28 Aug 2020 158,709 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2020 158,709 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 156,805 miles

a number of small chips on the windscreen

Pass 30 Oct 2018 150,661 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 142,126 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement plus o/side (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Dec 2016 133,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 125,908 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear tyres on 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear brake discs surface rust

Pass 31 Dec 2014 119,604 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 119,604 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 89,224 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,517 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 47,443 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 UYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 KM08 UYS, 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 UYS registered?

KM08 UYS is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

Is KM08 UYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for KM08 UYS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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