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NE08 KUU

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jun 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

128,236 mi
Last recorded128,236 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNE08 KUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 128,236 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2025 125,910 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 124,669 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2024 124,663 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2023 122,892 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2022 121,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 120,248 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 117,600 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 113,149 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2018 103,582 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 93,314 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2016 80,095 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 2 Feb 2016 80,095 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,917 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 53,303 miles

both front tyres feathering outer edges

both rear tyres outer walls getting perished

exhaust and support brackets showing signs corrosion

some play front drop links

Pass 18 Jul 2012 42,408 miles

some damage nearside front wheel outer rim

some play front drop links

Fail 18 Jul 2012 42,408 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

some damage nearside front wheel outer rim

some play front drop links

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,234 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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NE08 KUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NE08 KUU, 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 NE08 KUU registered?

NE08 KUU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 August 2008.

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