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KS08 UAA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

150,246 mi
Last recorded150,246 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UAA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 150,246 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheelarches (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floorpan rear edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not weakened

Pass 6 Nov 2024 144,093 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floorpan rear edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 6 Nov 2024 144,093 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre clamp missing (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear floorpan rear edges (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear chassis/floor sections (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion to front and rear suspension components but not seriously weakened

Fail 4 Nov 2024 144,702 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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Oct 2024 143,732 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit Plate limit used 0.50 (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))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 136,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper tension spring is insecure and may fall off .

Fail 8 Nov 2023 136,178 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.35 mean recorded , manufacturers plate limit is 0.50 (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 Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake caliper tension spring is insecure and may fall off .

Pass 13 Oct 2022 128,629 miles

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened light front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2021 120,145 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2021 120,082 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 111,297 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2019 101,619 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2019 101,619 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jan 2019 82,300 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2018 82,237 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit gave void result as there was a high emissions reading on idle. (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 74,637 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 68,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 68,980 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge bald (raised tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Dec 2015 64,689 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Fail 1 Dec 2015 64,687 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative both (1.7.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 24 Nov 2014 59,277 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 59,277 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 52,832 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,395 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 46,351 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 38,976 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 38,976 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2011 31,965 miles

tyre repair in the nsr

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 UAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 UAA, 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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KS08 UAA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 May 2008.

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