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KR08 UCB

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2023
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

169,303 mi
Last recorded169,303 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2022 169,303 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and 2 x rear alloys inner rims buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

windscreen stone chip drivers side....

Fail 7 Mar 2022 168,843 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust leaks.... (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view mirror glass totaly delaminated.... (3.3 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer split and broken off.... (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted and 2 x rear alloys inner rims buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bushes worn.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

windscreen stone chip drivers side....

Pass 18 Mar 2021 161,361 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge worn + inner side wall splitting....225/45/18.. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror glass deteriorated / delaminated.. (3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources right hand.. (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted nearside front and 2 x rear alloys inner rims slightly buckled.... (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen stone chips drivers side....

Pass 19 Mar 2020 158,097 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen slight stone chips drivers side....

Pass 28 Mar 2019 150,582 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2019 150,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall damaged.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/18 (extra load.)....also very perished between treads. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 144,223 miles

Front brake disc worn

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 135,709 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 126,688 miles

damage to windscreen

Pass 31 Mar 2015 116,905 miles

rear exhaust heat sheild loose

damage to windscreen

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 103,589 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 90,384 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 74,264 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Apr 2011 55,550 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 UCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 UCB, 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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KR08 UCB is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2008.

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