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KR08 EMK

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Oct 2026
Tests16 (16 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,650 mi
Last recorded125,650 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 EMK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass
Pass 2 Oct 2025 125,650 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 116,458 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2023 110,066 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2022 104,147 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 99,715 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 90,801 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 84,875 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018 76,126 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 52,749 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 41,434 miles

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

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

engine cover & undertrays hiding some components

minor cuts on n/s/f % n/s/r tyre sidewalls

Pass 15 Sep 2014 30,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

minor cut on n/s/r tyre sidewall

Pass 20 Sep 2013 19,652 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 17,458 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2011 14,554 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 9,091 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 EMK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 KR08 EMK, 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 EMK registered?

KR08 EMK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KR08 EMK safe to buy?

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