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KR08 UCA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

162,953 mi
Last recorded162,953 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UCA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 162,953 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge. size 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 16 May 2024 157,815 miles

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Fail 10 May 2024 157,751 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 25 May 2023 156,311 miles
Fail 24 May 2023 156,311 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Metal to metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2022 155,828 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror req att soon

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 155,828 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside door mirror req att soon

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2020 153,349 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2020 153,349 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2019 148,419 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 148,378 miles

Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 145,650 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 134,469 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2017 134,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 125,578 miles

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 12 Sep 2016 125,578 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre has cracks in tread

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 8 Sep 2015 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 110,886 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 96,682 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 96,682 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 May 2013 73,537 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Apr 2012 55,184 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 54,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2011 36,803 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 36,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 UCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 UCA, 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 UCA registered?

KR08 UCA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is KR08 UCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 UCA shows 25 tests with a 56% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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