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KU08 EXN

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,301 mi
Last recorded92,301 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 92,301 miles

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

Nearside Front Monitor N/S/F side light

Oil residue on engine/gearbox. Minor leak but engine oil level good

Fail 15 Oct 2025 92,277 miles

Rear Outer Position lamp showing white light to the rear Both sides (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light Both sides (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Monitor N/S/F side light

Oil residue on engine/gearbox. Minor leak but engine oil level good

Pass 28 Oct 2024 90,215 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2023 89,024 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear back box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rear bracket slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Stop and side bulbs slightly discolouring both sides

Pass 26 Oct 2022 87,656 miles

Front Offside and center windscreen washer inoperative but sufficient fluid supplied to screen

Pass 19 Oct 2021 86,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front discs very slightly pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 85,070 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 85,070 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 82,384 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 80,184 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2018 80,182 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2017 74,596 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 74,596 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 29 Dec 2016 69,570 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 64,798 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 56,689 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 49,139 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 38,272 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 31,634 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 24,349 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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KU08 EXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,171cc 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 KU08 EXN, 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 KU08 EXN registered?

KU08 EXN is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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