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KS08 UCM

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2021
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,984 mi
Last recorded138,984 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UCM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2020 138,984 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2019 126,886 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2018 112,614 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 112,584 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both front drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front exhaust flexy worn (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 101,125 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 101,125 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2016 89,466 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 76,139 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 76,139 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 20 May 2014 62,038 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 62,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 11 May 2013 52,295 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2012 45,735 miles
Fail 19 May 2012 45,735 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 10 May 2011 38,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear disc slight scored

Pass 10 May 2011 38,508 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear disc slight scored

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 UCM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UCM, 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 UCM registered?

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

Is KS08 UCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 UCM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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