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KR08 EKC

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,485 mi
Last recorded171,485 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 Jan 2025 171,485 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2022 170,217 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2022 170,161 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2021 164,869 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 144,126 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 132,202 miles

front exhaust flexi slight blow

Pass 30 May 2017 130,413 miles

Front both front shockers corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front side mirror casing cracked

Fail 30 May 2017 130,413 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Front both front shockers corroded

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front side mirror casing cracked

both front tyres outer edges slighlty worn

Pass 6 Jun 2016 119,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jun 2016 119,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 119,123 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2015 119,123 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 103,151 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 85,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 69,055 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 53,542 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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KR08 EKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KR08 EKC, 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 KR08 EKC registered?

KR08 EKC is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 April 2008.

Is KR08 EKC safe to buy?

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