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KR08 UCO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

145,152 mi
Last recorded145,152 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 145,152 miles

very heavy knocking from engine/box(suspect dual mass flywheel siezed or breaking up)

Fail 28 May 2021 145,152 miles

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

very heavy knocking from engine/box(suspect dual mass flywheel siezed or breaking up)

Pass 13 May 2020 132,911 miles

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

heavy knock,vibration and metal filings around anf from gearbox(susp dual mass flywheel breaking up)?

Fail 12 May 2020 132,911 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

both rear tyres heavily worn on inner edges

heavy knock,vibration and metal filings around anf from gearbox(susp dual mass flywheel breaking up)?

nail in o/s rear tyre

rear number plate loose

Pass 17 May 2019 119,851 miles

heavy knock/rattle from engine upon start up(suspect worn dual mass flywheel).

Fail 15 May 2019 119,851 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened upper shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

heavy knock/rattle from engine upon start up(suspect worn dual mass flywheel).

Pass 17 May 2018 108,367 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres out of shape

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel filter housing damp

Fail 17 May 2018 108,367 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)

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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

both rear tyres out of shape

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

fuel filter housing damp

Pass 29 Apr 2017 99,518 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 9 Apr 2016 90,813 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 80,871 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 71,634 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

service warning lamp displayed on the instrument panel

Fail 26 Apr 2014 71,634 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

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

service warning lamp displayed on the instrument panel

Fail 8 Apr 2013 62,010 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 62,010 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2012 52,901 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2011 42,138 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

both rear tyres tread starting to heel and toe

both registration plates not displaying manufacturer name and postal code

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 UCO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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

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