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MT08 KKO

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

58,691 mi
Last recorded58,691 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KKO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 58,691 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Jacking chassis block missing

Offside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 54,952 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2023 51,699 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2023 51,699 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2022 45,030 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2022 45,030 miles

Exhaust fumes entering cabin FRONT (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT FLEX PIPE (6.1.2 (a))

Position lamp showing white light to the rear N/S AND O/S/R (RED BULBS) (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light N/S AND O/S REAR .. (RED BULBS) (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. O/S (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp aim too low N/S (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Sep 2021 39,818 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2021 39,818 miles

Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced ALL REAR (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light BOTH REAR STOP (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

FRONT TYRES HEAVILY PERISHED/CRACKED >> NEW STRONGLY ADVISED IF VEHICLE IS TO BE USED FOR ANY DISTANCE

Pass 16 Sep 2020 39,663 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 39,152 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 39,152 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jun 2018 38,159 miles

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 14 Jun 2017 36,551 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2016 34,993 miles

emissions to clean to perform smoke test

Pass 4 Jun 2015 33,364 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 30,727 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2013 27,720 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 24,506 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 21,234 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 KKO is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MT08 KKO, 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 KKO registered?

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

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The MOT history for MT08 KKO shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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