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KS08 UEY

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

95,430 mi
Last recorded95,430 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS08 UEY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 95,430 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2024 92,815 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn on outer edge slightly out on shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 87,515 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 84,562 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 79,778 miles

Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both front tyres have cuts in sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2020 76,372 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted osr wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 76,370 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Handbrake lever on caliper sometimes doesn't operate correctly (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted osr wheel slightly distorted on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 71,643 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 66,377 miles
Fail 2 May 2018 66,377 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 62,082 miles

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 62,081 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 54,391 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 50,592 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 43,616 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 23 Apr 2014 43,616 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 9 May 2013 39,410 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 35,830 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 29,323 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 UEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol 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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

KS08 UEY is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 May 2008.

Is KS08 UEY safe to buy?

The MOT history for KS08 UEY 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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