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KS08 UDJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

190,545 mi
Last recorded190,545 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2022 190,545 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 185,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jun 2020 181,151 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2018 155,011 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 155,011 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2017 134,011 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2016 112,187 miles

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 112,187 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 96,373 miles

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

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Fail 15 Aug 2015 96,314 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter housing (7.2.3)

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

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

front exhaust deteriorated

o/s front tyre worn on inside edge

oil leak

rear brake discs worn

Pass 11 Aug 2014 82,601 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2013 67,554 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 51,755 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 51,755 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 32,766 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 32,766 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)

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 UDJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UDJ, 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 UDJ registered?

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

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