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J19 DKL

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Apr 2027
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

92,240 mi
Last recorded92,240 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ19 DKL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2026 92,240 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2024 91,207 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 88,450 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 83,319 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2021 78,370 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 78,350 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 70,388 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 70,388 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 May 2019 58,337 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 58,014 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2017 54,853 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 51,055 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 47,423 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 43,234 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2013 39,091 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 39,091 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2012 35,006 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 31,148 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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J19 DKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 J19 DKL, 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 J19 DKL registered?

J19 DKL is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 July 2008.

Is J19 DKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J19 DKL shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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