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KU08 LRX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,826 mi
Last recorded148,826 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 LRX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2026 148,826 miles

Front both headlamps slightly faded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside reverse light not working

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2026 148,826 miles

Front both headlamps slightly faded

Nearside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread depth @ 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front shock absorber corroded

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

Offside reverse light not working

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2025 136,851 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 8 Apr 2025 136,844 miles

Offside Front Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light orange (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 128,931 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2024 128,931 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2023 120,316 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Fail 4 Apr 2023 120,316 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 8 Apr 2022 114,224 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 111,760 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2021 121,071 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2019 104,161 miles

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

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 99,186 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 91,790 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 78,857 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 78,857 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 63,885 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Fail 7 Apr 2015 63,885 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

FRONT BRAKE PADS WORN

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s/r tyre on wear indicators

Pass 4 Apr 2014 49,967 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 49,964 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 34,463 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Apr 2012 22,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 Apr 2012 22,573 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 6 Apr 2011 9,076 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 LRX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LRX, 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 LRX registered?

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

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