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MT08 KLZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1798cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

177,720 mi
Last recorded177,720 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT08 KLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,798cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 177,720 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2026 177,715 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2024 174,878 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 5 Apr 2023 170,373 miles

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

exhaust heat shield above dpf loose

Fail 29 Mar 2023 170,349 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light red bulb (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting damaged to the extent that wheel security is adversely affected bottom ball joint locator fractured (5.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour red bulb (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

exhaust heat shield above dpf loose

Pass 6 Oct 2021 159,747 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

service light on

Pass 4 Sep 2020 156,260 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2020 156,260 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit LIMIT 0.5 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

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

both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn and play

Fail 24 Jun 2020 154,607 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit see print out LIMIT 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted bumper missing (6.1.4 (a) (i))

both rear D bushes worn

Pass 2 Apr 2019 141,400 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 141,377 miles

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

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed both 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2018 127,342 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 127,342 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 112,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2017 112,500 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak both (2.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 93,239 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 75,016 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 69,311 miles

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

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 20 May 2013 60,597 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 52,765 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 52,765 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,739 miles

O/S/Rear Disc In Poor State,

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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 KLZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,798cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KLZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT08 KLZ registered?

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

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