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KR08 RCF

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

85,190 mi
Last recorded85,190 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 85,190 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 85,190 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on both edges 215/55/16 97v toyo (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on edges and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rear indicators pale (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Aug 2024 83,157 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2023 80,865 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 78,384 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2021 74,120 miles

Nsr tyre wearing uneven.

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Pass 29 Jul 2020 72,161 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Jul 2020 72,161 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Both sides (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 13 Aug 2019 69,752 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 65,848 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2018 65,848 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 59,709 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2016 54,072 miles

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Fail 17 Aug 2016 54,072 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Unable to clearly see inner brake pads.

Under tray fitted obscuring some components.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 53,668 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2014 44,638 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres worn outter edge

Fail 12 Apr 2014 44,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both nearside tyres worn outter edge

Pass 18 Apr 2013 36,217 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 26,542 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 16,671 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 RCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

KR08 RCF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

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