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N22 KKM

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,139 mi
Last recorded119,139 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN22 KKM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 119,139 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 111,258 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 103,342 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 93,409 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2021 86,446 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2020 82,556 miles

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 26 Sep 2019 76,677 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2019 76,677 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

NSr tyre worn uneven

Pass 11 Sep 2018 67,666 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2018 67,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Sep 2017 59,231 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2017 59,231 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/45/R17 97y (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre down to 3mm, (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Outer Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 24 Aug 2016 50,645 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in the outside wall (but not down to the cords!!)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 43,965 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin BRAKE PAD LININGS LOOK LOW / WORN (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 36,939 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,939 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2013 36,902 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 31,423 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 26,740 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 26,740 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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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N22 KKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 N22 KKM, 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 N22 KKM registered?

N22 KKM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2008.

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