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KR08 UCL

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2020
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

167,514 mi
Last recorded167,514 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR08 UCL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 167,514 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 167,514 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2018 146,830 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 146,830 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 18 Mar 2017 130,107 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 119,171 miles

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

Under-Tray fitted at time of inspection

Pass 27 Mar 2015 105,899 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Mar 2015 105,899 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,879 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 90,879 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 76,882 miles

rear tyres cracking, no chords showing

Pass 19 Apr 2012 61,745 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 46,663 miles

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

o/s/r tyre wearing more on inner part of tyre tread

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 UCL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 UCL, 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 UCL registered?

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

Is KR08 UCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR08 UCL shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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