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J50 MMP

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

69,694 mi
Last recorded69,694 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ50 MMP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 69,694 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 69,050 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2020 69,026 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 68,835 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 68,798 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 67,807 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 64,356 miles

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Fail 15 Mar 2017 64,356 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD INSECURE

Pass 17 Mar 2016 59,043 miles

BONNET CATCH STIFF TO OPEN

Fail 17 Mar 2016 59,043 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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

BONNET CATCH STIFF TO OPEN

Pass 13 Mar 2015 53,718 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 49,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 39,950 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2012 30,846 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 19,218 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 19,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front 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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J50 MMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J50 MMP, 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 J50 MMP registered?

J50 MMP is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2008.

Is J50 MMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for J50 MMP shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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