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KW08 MJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Jan 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

130,665 mi
Last recorded130,665 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKW08 MJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 130,665 miles

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) steering arm inner ball slight movement ()

Pass 16 Dec 2024 127,412 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Power steering component has slight oil residue

Pass 15 Dec 2023 122,242 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2023 119,280 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 114,140 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2021 105,580 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 22 Jan 2021 105,580 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) showing white light to the rear (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 15 Jan 2020 95,834 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2020 95,834 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/45/17..inner side wall large split.... (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Jan 2019 87,978 miles

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated....

Fail 23 Jan 2019 87,977 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust centre silencer deteriorated....

Pass 10 Jan 2018 81,742 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2017 74,451 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,750 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 58,386 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2014 49,411 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2013 43,398 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 34,734 miles

ALL Tyres worn close to wear markers

Pass 20 Jun 2011 25,842 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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KW08 MJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 KW08 MJX, 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 KW08 MJX registered?

KW08 MJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2008.

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