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KJ08 BFV

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2026
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

110,496 mi
Last recorded110,496 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BFV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 110,496 miles

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

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

Fail 19 May 2025 110,476 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2024 109,145 miles
Fail 30 May 2024 109,145 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 108,579 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 106,182 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2021 106,176 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 101,767 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shocker correded

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

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

n/s/r and o/s/r lower suspension arm inner bush worn

Pass 1 Apr 2019 97,821 miles

nearside and offside rear inner chassis slightly corroding

offside front under-tray support bracket attachment broken

offside rear brake back plate corroding

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Fail 27 Mar 2019 97,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper mount (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

nearside and offside rear inner chassis slightly corroding

offside front under-tray support bracket attachment broken

offside rear brake back plate corroding

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 4 Jan 2018 94,232 miles

Vehicle under body showing signs of corrosion

Pass 20 Jan 2017 90,821 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Fail 20 Jan 2017 90,821 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

offside rear brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Feb 2016 85,049 miles

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Feb 2016 85,049 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 15 May 2015 77,530 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 69,210 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 12 Jun 2014 69,210 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jun 2013 59,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Jun 2013 59,705 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 50,486 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 37,047 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2011 37,047 miles

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

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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KJ08 BFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 KJ08 BFV, 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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KJ08 BFV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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