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KS08 UDP

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

202,939 mi
Last recorded202,939 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 202,939 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 202,931 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2024 196,412 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread plate damaged and deteriorated (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

coolant leak

offside rear brake dragging

Pass 6 Oct 2023 186,527 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 8 Oct 2022 175,353 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box joint y section (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside and offside headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Oct 2021 165,397 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides. (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

rear handbrake travel long.

Pass 15 Oct 2020 156,018 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 147,538 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2019 147,538 miles

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

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2018 144,378 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,974 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 140,974 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 134,695 miles

fuel leaking from a failed seal

Pass 10 Feb 2015 126,980 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 11,324 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2014 109,722 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 94,371 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 76,779 miles

SLIGHT WEAR ON BOTH INNER EDGES OF REAR TYRES

Pass 11 Feb 2011 59,413 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 UDP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UDP, 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 UDP registered?

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

Is KS08 UDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 UDP shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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