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KU08 TBY

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,430 mi
Last recorded126,430 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 TBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2026 126,430 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2026 126,413 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play RACK END (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 118,998 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 3 Mar 2025 118,990 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure hangers broken x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe entering rear exhaust box has broken away (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield is insecure.

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 3mm and wearing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 111,228 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 8 Mar 2024 111,219 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper leaking. (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play. ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Mar 2023 102,957 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2022 94,323 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 17 Mar 2022 94,313 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 19 Mar 2021 84,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective worn thin with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Mar 2021 84,683 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective worn thin with corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 78,881 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure.

Pass 15 Mar 2019 72,516 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm +inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm+inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 64,454 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 64,442 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement brake binding (3.5.1k)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 57,298 miles

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

Front slight play in anti roll bar links both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Mar 2017 57,288 miles

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

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

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

Front slight play in anti roll bar links both sides

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm worn on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2016 51,070 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 45,178 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2014 38,346 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

permissible wear in steering and both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

Pass 11 Feb 2014 38,346 miles

permissible wear in steering and both rear tyres starting to crack in the tread

Pass 19 Feb 2013 32,997 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 25,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 20,789 miles

both front tyres worn low

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 TBY is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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