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KS08 UDH

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2023
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

219,086 mi
Last recorded219,086 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2023
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UDH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2023 219,086 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring support (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front both shock absorbers corroded top

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack input shaft (borderline fail) (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Nov 2022 212,031 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 18 Nov 2022 212,031 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 196,375 miles

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Nov 2021 196,375 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 180,971 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2019 164,854 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 143,182 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2018 143,182 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 117,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2016 106,475 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 106,475 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2015 98,570 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 98,570 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2014 92,650 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 87,055 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 81,750 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 81,750 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 75,585 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 75,144 miles

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

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 UDH is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UDH, 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 UDH registered?

KS08 UDH is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2008.

Is KS08 UDH safe to buy?

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