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KS08 UDT

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

141,755 mi
Last recorded141,755 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UDT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2022 141,755 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

fuel filter damp

Pass 13 Apr 2021 126,927 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 13 Apr 2021 126,925 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit = 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Apr 2020 122,686 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2019 115,446 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 106,237 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp slightly discoloured (1.2.1e)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 97,548 miles

Nearside Front Advise slight damage inner sidewall tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2016 85,278 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 67,764 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 67,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 54,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,904 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 44,904 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 32,261 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 25,604 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 UDT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UDT, 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 UDT registered?

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

Is KS08 UDT safe to buy?

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