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KU08 EYA

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 May 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,129 mi
Last recorded98,129 miles
Recorded on20 May 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 EYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 May 2026 98,129 miles

Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 May 2026 98,123 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front shock casing corroded

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 98,114 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 12 Jul 2025

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn uneven

Pass 24 Apr 2024 97,858 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2022 97,063 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2020 94,435 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2020 94,427 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system union with caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 80,265 miles

Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 69,137 miles

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

both front brake discs worn

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 61,746 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 61,746 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

offside and nearside rear tyre inner tred worn cracked

Pass 13 Apr 2016 52,958 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2016 52,958 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside coil spring broken and nearside front (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 43,801 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 32,686 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 24,553 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 24,229 miles

N/S/R Tyre outer wall starting to crack.

O/S/R Tyre outer wall starting to crack.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 19,260 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and split.

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 9 Mar 2011 13,809 miles

Both rear tyres are starting to perish and crack.

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 EYA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 EYA registered?

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

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