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KS08 UEO

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2022
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

170,936 mi
Last recorded170,936 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2021 170,936 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Fail 12 Apr 2021 170,936 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre slightly out of shape inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2019 164,064 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2018 142,461 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 120,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2017 107,194 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 88,645 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2015 65,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover loose but prevents dirt (borderline)

offside front brake disc rubbing against backing plate

Pass 7 Feb 2015 65,704 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

offside front anti roll bar linkage upper dust cover loose but prevents dirt (borderline)

offside front brake disc rubbing against backing plate

Pass 26 Feb 2014 46,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 38,759 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2013 38,747 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 29,176 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 23,409 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 UEO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 UEO, 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 UEO registered?

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

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