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KV08 TTJ

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

112,259 mi
Last recorded112,259 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKV08 TTJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2025 112,259 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2025 112,257 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 100,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

rear axle corroded

Pass 12 Apr 2022 94,680 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2021 87,176 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2021 87,176 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended brake lights (4.10 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2020 79,450 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 74,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 72,398 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 72,398 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shield insecure (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 3.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/45/17 4mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

service light on

Pass 9 Aug 2016 70,488 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2016 70,488 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 60,499 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 60,499 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2014 48,871 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2013 42,778 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2012 28,202 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2012 28,202 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 20,073 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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KV08 TTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KV08 TTJ, 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 KV08 TTJ registered?

KV08 TTJ is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

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