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KU08 NJJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,354 mi
Last recorded122,354 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU08 NJJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 122,354 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2024 115,554 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2023 109,483 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 106,826 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,845 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 95,053 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slightly perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Aug 2018 77,258 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2018 77,258 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Pass 11 May 2017 68,430 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 65,008 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 May 2016 64,989 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 May 2015 58,265 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 50,202 miles

child seats nearside and offside rear.

Fail 1 Jun 2013 44,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 1 Jun 2013 44,753 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

child seat nearside rear.

offside rear tyre cracking in tread.

Pass 31 May 2012 37,257 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 29,199 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 29,199 miles

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

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

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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KU08 NJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 KU08 NJJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KU08 NJJ registered?

KU08 NJJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2008.

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The MOT history for KU08 NJJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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