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KR08 UCM

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

198,813 mi
Last recorded198,813 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2025 198,813 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2024 194,145 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Fog light cover missing

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

Pass 29 Aug 2023 184,913 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 21 Aug 2023 184,905 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 180,091 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 25 Aug 2021 168,119 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 167,290 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged glass discoloured (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2020 148,065 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2020 148,065 miles

Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2019 142,269 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Apr 2017 118,920 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2016 106,177 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,873 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 76,873 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 16 May 2014 70,994 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Apr 2013 63,742 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 63,742 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2012 53,235 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 41,665 miles

front brake pads look low

needs wheel alignment

Fail 5 Apr 2011 41,665 miles

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

front brake pads look low

needs wheel alignment

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 UCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

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

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