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J16 MCU

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

130,205 mi
Last recorded130,205 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ16 MCU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 130,205 miles

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 130,196 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 108,477 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 108,475 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

both rear tryes worn smooth on inner edges

Pass 21 Nov 2014 107,730 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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)

Fail 20 Nov 2014 107,715 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front (225/45/18) tyre worn on outside edge

Nearside rear (225/45/18) tyre worn on inside edge

Offside rear (225/45/18) tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 7 Nov 2013 98,431 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 84,719 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2011 66,606 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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J16 MCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J16 MCU, 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 J16 MCU registered?

J16 MCU is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2008.

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