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KS08 UAW

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2026
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

147,265 mi
Last recorded147,265 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UAW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2025 147,265 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 11 Mar 2025 147,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 28 Dec 2023 137,195 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Dec 2023 137,195 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2023 130,122 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust box deteriorated as well (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 130,122 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and exhaust box deteriorated as well (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Dec 2021 125,611 miles

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

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))

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

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

Fail 23 Dec 2021 125,611 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working both sides (3.5 (a))

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

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))

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2020 120,288 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 117,089 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2017 117,084 miles

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 93,541 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2016 93,538 miles

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

all 4 tyres close to the limit

Pass 27 Jun 2015 67,048 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 41,465 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jun 2014 41,465 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2013 21,051 miles

O.s.r tyre has cut but not to cords.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 17,931 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 14,256 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 UAW is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 UAW, 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 UAW registered?

KS08 UAW is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2008.

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