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KS08 UDM

2008 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Aug 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

44,853 mi
Last recorded44,853 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UDM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 44,853 miles

both sides front door mirror glasses poor vision

both sides front tyres wearing lower inner edges

Pass 28 Jul 2025 38,332 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2024 33,695 miles

Offside Rear Inner brake pad looks thin but unable to see clearly

Pass 17 Aug 2023 28,194 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 28,194 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 23,437 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2021 20,273 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 19,755 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2019 18,983 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2018 18,195 miles

head lamp washers inop

Pass 5 Jun 2017 16,904 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 16,012 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 15,057 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 13,866 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jun 2013 12,902 miles

brake fluid level slightly low.

Pass 11 May 2012 11,520 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 10,393 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 UDM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 UDM, 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 UDM registered?

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

Is KS08 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 UDM shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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