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KK57 HOJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Oct 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,577 mi
Last recorded104,577 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKK57 HOJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 104,577 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 100,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Oct 2024 100,949 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 98,149 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 98,148 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2022 93,815 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2021 89,157 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 84,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged 235/45 x 17 97 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 84,409 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged 235/45 x 17 97 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 79,556 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2019 79,556 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 235/45 x 17 97 w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

both rear tyre treads slightly distorted

Pass 16 Aug 2018 74,055 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Aug 2017 63,659 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 59,269 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2016 59,269 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 52,621 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 46,961 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 40,274 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 35,660 miles

rear discs worn unevenly

Fail 1 Sep 2012 35,645 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear discs worn unevenly

Pass 29 Jan 2011 22,945 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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KK57 HOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol 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 KK57 HOJ, 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 KK57 HOJ registered?

KK57 HOJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2008.

Is KK57 HOJ safe to buy?

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