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MJ08 KKT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,865 mi
Last recorded131,865 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KKT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2026 131,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2025 118,563 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Feb 2025 117,954 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 16 Feb 2024 101,472 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2023 100,099 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 23 Jun 2022 96,775 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2022 96,775 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2021 93,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2020 93,324 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2020 93,306 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2019 88,235 miles

screen wash low

oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall damage (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage leaking from pipe above steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Bumper slightly insecure

Pass 21 Nov 2018 81,967 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Nov 2018 81,917 miles

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage on rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 75,492 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit inside edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2017 68,153 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 x rear ()

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres wearing low inside shoulder

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear tyre tread wearing unevenly on inside shoulder

Pass 22 Dec 2015 61,352 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal pinion (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 52,839 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2013 44,896 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 35,398 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 35,398 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Aug 2011 25,473 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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MJ08 KKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MJ08 KKT, 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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MJ08 KKT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2008.

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