MOT Status
ValidMileage
86,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear parking brake recording little effort
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front brake pads look to have been previously overheated, but still functioning correctly
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced chassis leg (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread slight uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis leg slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill slightly corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slightly corroded and pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields
all floor pan cover by gray paint .
Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Front Cut in tyre wall
Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear tyre cracking
Offside Rear tyre cracking
Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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J2 GTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.
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 J2 GTV, 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 J2 GTV registered?
J2 GTV is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2008.
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