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KR08 NXP

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

88,995 mi
Last recorded88,995 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 NXP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 88,995 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2024 86,187 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2024 86,182 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour Both (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2023 83,276 miles

Exhaust heat shields insecure at rear

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured offside and nearside (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 81,552 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2021 78,904 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

heat shield loose

Pass 22 Dec 2020 77,466 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2019 73,959 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both wearing close to wear bar indicator's (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 67,100 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 65,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 59,994 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 57,077 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,940 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)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 50,421 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 47,786 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,074 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 41,074 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 30,916 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 NXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NXP, 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 NXP registered?

KR08 NXP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2008.

Is KR08 NXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 NXP shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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