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J9 KPM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

79,045 mi
Last recorded79,045 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ9 KPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 79,045 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2025 77,610 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2024 76,503 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 75,142 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2022 73,910 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 71,775 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2020 69,854 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 67,800 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 65,430 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 61,258 miles

n/s/r tyre cracked

Pass 19 Jul 2016 54,755 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 48,831 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2015 48,831 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 44,313 miles

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Fail 1 Oct 2014 44,313 miles

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

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

Offside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

Pass 28 Sep 2013 39,266 miles

Rear tyres perished

Pass 3 Oct 2012 32,621 miles

Small spilts in rear tyres.

Pass 6 Oct 2011 23,782 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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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J9 KPM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 J9 KPM, 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 J9 KPM registered?

J9 KPM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2008.

Is J9 KPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J9 KPM shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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