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KR08 UCJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Sep 2026
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

121,955 mi
Last recorded121,955 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 121,955 miles

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

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Offside and nearside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Offside and nearside (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 116,977 miles

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

Fail 18 Sep 2024 116,977 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2023 110,909 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 105,480 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2021 97,474 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2020 92,308 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 86,839 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 82,347 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2017 79,510 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 75,334 miles
Pass 8 May 2015 68,734 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 64,062 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 56,883 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2012 49,478 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 May 2011 33,293 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 UCJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 UCJ, 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 UCJ registered?

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

Is KR08 UCJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 UCJ shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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