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JS07 ASK

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2022
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

127,327 mi
Last recorded127,327 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJS07 ASK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 127,327 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2021 127,327 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2020 115,938 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2020 115,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering component leaking Steering rack end (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 104,205 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2019 104,204 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel system component leaking Rear fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 93,280 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 85,441 miles

Front registration plate damaged

Pass 30 Aug 2016 78,890 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 67,507 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 1 Sep 2015 67,507 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 49,061 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside and offside rear tyres treads have light cracking

Offside front tyre slightly misshapen

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Sep 2013 43,132 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 33,664 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 25,681 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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JS07 ASK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 JS07 ASK, 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 JS07 ASK registered?

JS07 ASK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2008.

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