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MT08 KKF

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

152,796 mi
Last recorded152,796 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KKF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 152,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 26 Jan 2026 152,795 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall damaged, no cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jan 2025 151,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing covered with tape

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2025 151,199 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wing covered with tape

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 144,267 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides recommend replacement before next MOT (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

drivers outer door handle requires attention

hand brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Jan 2023 139,506 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 133,051 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2022 133,051 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jan 2021 129,832 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 129,832 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2019 122,072 miles
Pass 31 May 2018 101,475 miles
Fail 31 May 2018 101,472 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2017 82,747 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 66,888 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2015 48,783 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2014 37,765 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 34,794 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 34,794 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 May 2012 28,412 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2011 22,482 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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MT08 KKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MT08 KKF, 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 MT08 KKF registered?

MT08 KKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 June 2008.

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