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K155 SJO

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Mar 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK155 SJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 52,226 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2025 50,837 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NEARSIDE & OFFSIDE (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2024 48,804 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2023 46,791 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2023 46,791 miles

Registration plate inscription illegible FRONT & REAR (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Feb 2022 44,417 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 42,143 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 40,137 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 37,112 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2018 32,561 miles

Steering box has a slight oil leak steering rack. (2.2.D.2e)

Fail 3 Feb 2018 32,561 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking from the fuel filter. (7.2.3)

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

Steering box has a slight oil leak steering rack. (2.2.D.2e)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 28,459 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 25,606 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 22,626 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 19,946 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 16,639 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 14,078 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2011 10,950 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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K155 SJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey 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 K155 SJO, 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 K155 SJO registered?

K155 SJO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

Is K155 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for K155 SJO 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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