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JT05 COM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

169,173 mi
Last recorded169,173 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJT05 COM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 169,173 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Dec 2017 169,171 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2016 156,552 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/LIPPED

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

STRONG ADVISE :NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS

Fail 21 Nov 2016 156,552 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE WORN/LIPPED

OFF SIDE FRONT SEAT BELT SLOW TO RETRACT

STRONG ADVISE :NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN TO LIMITS

Pass 24 Nov 2015 146,041 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 146,041 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 136,950 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 123,597 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 109,770 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 109,770 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 85,583 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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

advise front and rear discs worn

advise slight noise at 2500 rpm

coolant on min

Pass 9 Nov 2011 85,583 miles

coolant on min

Oil leak

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

advise front and rear discs worn

advise slight noise at 2500 rpm

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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JT05 COM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 JT05 COM, 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 JT05 COM registered?

JT05 COM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2008.

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