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KU08 LRV

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,146 mi
Last recorded122,146 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LRV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 122,146 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both side mirrors glass fading

Pass 17 Oct 2024 116,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2023 110,031 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 105,778 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2022 105,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link top boot (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 102,131 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 98,495 miles

Fuel cap seal perished

Pass 5 Apr 2019 91,175 miles

Nearside Rear N/S/R Brake Binding slightly...

Pass 11 Apr 2018 85,039 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 77,158 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2017 77,149 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' stone chip (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 73,096 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 73,096 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2015 63,794 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 52,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 44,592 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 36,298 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 36,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,789 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 LRV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc 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 KU08 LRV, 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 LRV registered?

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

Is KU08 LRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KU08 LRV 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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