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KP08 COA

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

44,901 mi
Last recorded44,901 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP08 COA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 44,901 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 40,797 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2024 39,032 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 38,163 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 38,159 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre heavily cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 37,710 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2021 37,102 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Mar 2020 36,736 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 34,947 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2019 34,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 33,267 miles

Emissions test passed but too clean to register.

Pass 24 Mar 2017 31,195 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded at inner braking surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 31,194 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Perished / Cracked to cords. (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded at inner braking surfaces. (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 29,488 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn at outer sidewall.

offside front tyre damaged at outer sidewall.

offside rear tyre perished/cracked within tread pattern.

Pass 1 Apr 2015 27,658 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 25,851 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 23,814 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 21,480 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 18,723 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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KP08 COA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KP08 COA, 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 KP08 COA registered?

KP08 COA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 March 2008.

Is KP08 COA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KP08 COA shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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