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J11 DLT

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

98,692 mi
Last recorded98,692 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ11 DLT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2025 98,692 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2025 91,490 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2024 84,215 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2023 70,539 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 65,141 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 17 Jan 2022 65,135 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 13 Mar 2021 61,614 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2020 56,683 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2019 49,281 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 42,684 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2017 40,048 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2016 39,734 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 37,754 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 36,826 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2013 32,298 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear number plates dirty but not likely to be misread at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 32,298 miles

Brake pedal anti slip provision has a part worn smooth

Car has sideskirts obstructing some bodywork

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front and rear number plates dirty but not likely to be misread at time of test

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 21 Dec 2011 17,442 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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J11 DLT is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 J11 DLT, 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 J11 DLT registered?

J11 DLT is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2008.

Is J11 DLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J11 DLT shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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