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KR08 UCH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

89,669 mi
Last recorded89,669 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UCH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 89,669 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 89,657 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2025 78,948 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged Outer sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear. (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres have minor cracks in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 72,488 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2024 72,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded Corroded bottom coil (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2023 65,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Slight damage. (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 59,566 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 59,562 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2021 52,371 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 46,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 39,079 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 38,263 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2018 38,263 miles

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Both Rear (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 36,915 miles

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

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

rear tyres perished

Fail 30 Jun 2017 36,914 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 5 Jul 2016 34,818 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both slight (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack in between the tread

Fail 4 Jul 2016 34,818 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both slight (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres starting to crack in between the tread

Pass 6 Jul 2015 32,547 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 30,291 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 27,407 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 22,851 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 17,631 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 UCH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UCH, 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 UCH registered?

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

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