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KS08 HUH

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Apr 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

100,257 mi
Last recorded100,257 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HUH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2026 100,257 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flxey (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Mar 2025 94,146 miles

Handbrake lever has got travel

Oily on the underside

Pass 7 Mar 2024 88,210 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2023 80,408 miles

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

central exhaust box corroding

Pass 7 Mar 2022 76,009 miles

Central exhaust box corroding

oil leak from engine

Pass 11 Mar 2021 71,664 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 71,664 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 71,404 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer fluid has a very pungent smell

Pass 13 Feb 2019 70,297 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Windscreen washer fluid has a pungent smell

Fail 11 Feb 2019 70,297 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment has no reserve travel (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer fluid has a pungent smell

Pass 5 Feb 2018 69,006 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2017 67,581 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 66,344 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear corroded and both front ribbed (3.5.1i)

exhaust system corroded

slight engine oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 65,276 miles

Both rear discs corroded

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 60,550 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 56,599 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 39,456 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 28,593 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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KS08 HUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 KS08 HUH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KS08 HUH registered?

KS08 HUH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

Is KS08 HUH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 HUH shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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