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KS08 HXA

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,875 mi
Last recorded140,875 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 HXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 140,875 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2024 135,686 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 2 Dec 2024 135,682 miles

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 20 Nov 2023 131,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 127,132 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Dec 2021 123,327 miles

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber top mounting corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber top mounting corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2021 123,325 miles

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

Central Front exhaust mounting bracket corroded

Nearside Rear Upper shock absorber top mounting corroded

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber top mounting corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 121,134 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2020 121,130 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 28 May 2019 118,151 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering rack end slight play

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 106,266 miles

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 7 Jun 2018 106,266 miles

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2017 99,066 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2016 88,265 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 77,631 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 77,631 miles

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

bell housing bolt loose

exhaust front pipe bolt missing

Pass 6 Jun 2014 62,581 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2014 62,581 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 39,201 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 25,468 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 25,468 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2011 20,128 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 HXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 KS08 HXA, 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 KS08 HXA registered?

KS08 HXA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 May 2008.

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