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KJ08 BHK

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,471 mi
Last recorded180,471 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BHK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2024 180,471 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 28 Nov 2024 180,014 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure and adrift. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users test aborted due to filling up workshop with smoke, (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall as marked, (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2023 157,890 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2023 157,522 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2022 141,625 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2021 128,733 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2021 128,733 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear brake pads worn to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front brake pads are very low and in need of replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 118,170 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2020 118,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking FUEL FILTER (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2019 106,807 miles

Nearside Front PASSENGER DOOR HAS DAMAGE

Nearside Rear PASSENGER DOOR HAS DAMAGE

Nearside Rear WHEEL ARCH HAS DAMAGE

Pass 20 Mar 2019 96,432 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2018 82,790 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 74,318 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 74,318 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,720 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2016 65,720 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 58,255 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 51,191 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 43,793 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 37,032 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 30,526 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 BHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BHK, 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 KJ08 BHK registered?

KJ08 BHK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2008.

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