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KJ08 BHO

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Dec 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

199,618 mi
Last recorded199,618 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 199,618 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2024 192,520 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2023 186,477 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2022 184,643 miles

Exhaust flexi damaged.

General under body corrosion.

Undertrays fitted obscuring view of some components.

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 182,381 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Mid way centre (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 177,296 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2020 177,296 miles

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2019 168,685 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 161,892 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 155,736 miles

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

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

very slight play in both steering arms

Pass 16 Jun 2016 139,776 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 118,251 miles

emissions too clean

exhaust rusty

Pass 12 Jun 2014 97,592 miles

Emissions too clean

Pass 25 Jun 2013 78,610 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2013 78,610 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 57,175 miles

Chips on windscreen

Pass 1 Jul 2011 46,769 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 BHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 KJ08 BHO, 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 BHO registered?

KJ08 BHO is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 July 2008.

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