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KU08 EXX

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

127,209 mi
Last recorded127,209 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 127,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2025 126,155 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2024 124,539 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2024 124,539 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2023 122,669 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 120,616 miles

covers fitted over /engine /outer sills..

Fail 1 Mar 2022 120,607 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking leaking from filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% imbalanced 70% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

covers fitted over /engine /outer sills..

Pass 5 Mar 2021 118,727 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 118,727 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2020 116,311 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Pass 12 Aug 2019 110,639 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 110,639 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 102,260 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2017 93,492 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 83,920 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 14 Jul 2015 72,467 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 61,042 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Sep 2013 57,250 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 52,525 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 49,119 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 33,171 miles

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

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 EXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 EXX, 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 EXX registered?

KU08 EXX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 March 2008.

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