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MJ08 KKV

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Mar 2027
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

116,926 mi
Last recorded116,926 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 KKV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 116,926 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,910 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 88,025 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2024 87,807 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords multiple cuts in tread. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 7 Mar 2023 74,863 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2022 64,205 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 63,534 miles

Rear Rear tyres cracking due to age

Pass 11 Jul 2019 61,362 miles

rear brake pads worn / wearing

Pass 24 Jul 2018 58,466 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 56,301 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 53,764 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 51,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 42,875 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 35,973 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 27,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2011 21,603 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 KKV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 MJ08 KKV, 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 MJ08 KKV registered?

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

Is MJ08 KKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 KKV shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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