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JD55 MGD

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,008 mi
Last recorded71,008 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJD55 MGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2026 71,008 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly worn across tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Jun 2026 68,985 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly worn across tread 215-45-17. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Jun 2026 68,980 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn as marked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears unevenly worn across tread 215-45-17. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2025 55,730 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 55,730 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component damaged and seriously weakened top shock bracket (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2024 54,906 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 53,418 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,661 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2021 46,812 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2021 46,812 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 45,415 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2019 45,036 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2018 42,428 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 39,847 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 39,847 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Apr 2016 36,972 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 34,990 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2015 34,990 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 31,931 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 28,918 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 26,600 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 26,600 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 20,479 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 20,479 miles

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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JD55 MGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 JD55 MGD, 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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JD55 MGD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2008.

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