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KS08 UEN

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jun 2027
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,883 mi
Last recorded173,883 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UEN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 173,883 miles

Both headlamp glasses dull and beams slightly out of focus,advise attention.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2026 173,780 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both sides of car Size:225/45 R17 94W (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both headlamp glasses dull and beams slightly out of focus,advise attention.

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2025 167,966 miles

Both headlamp glasses going dull and beams slightly out of focus.

Both rear tyre treads wearing slightly uneven.

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder 225/45 R17 V (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Jun 2024 155,315 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 130,577 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2022 127,723 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable room in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2022 127,723 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure rubber missing (6.1.2 (a))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lights dull (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage deformed but serviceable room in rack (2.1.3 (c) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2021 122,642 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2020 118,659 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 111,056 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2019 111,056 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2018 100,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 94,722 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2017 94,722 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 90,661 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 May 2015 88,374 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 75,216 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 62,048 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 May 2012 47,682 miles
Pass 13 May 2011 33,473 miles

front brake inside pads look as if becoming low

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 UEN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 UEN, 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 UEN registered?

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

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