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KJ08 BHV

2008 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2027
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

158,505 mi
Last recorded158,505 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ08 BHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 158,505 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2025 145,835 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2024 132,260 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 118,407 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 107,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2021 96,659 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2020 81,172 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 71,394 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2019 71,390 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 58,140 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 50,962 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,592 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 34,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 28,684 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 22,149 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 15,410 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 10,174 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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KJ08 BHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 BHV, 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 BHV registered?

KJ08 BHV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 August 2008.

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