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M123 MKG

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

96,370 mi
Last recorded96,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM123 MKG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2026 96,370 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

both rear jacking pads missing

Fail 1 Jun 2026 96,369 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

both rear jacking pads missing

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 28 May 2025 95,030 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing n/s o/s 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear n/s o/s jacking pads missing

Pass 4 Jun 2024 94,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2023 91,787 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jun 2022 87,263 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jun 2022 87,263 miles

Headlamp aim too low both front (4.1.2 (a))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 82,392 miles
Pass 25 May 2021 82,386 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2021 81,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S screen washer not working.

O/S/R heat shield loose.

Fail 15 Jan 2021 81,136 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

N/S screen washer not working.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

O/S/R heat shield loose.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 76,446 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2020 76,444 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Under vehicle Exhaust back box heat shield insecure.

Pass 11 Nov 2019 76,362 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 71,112 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 28 Sep 2017 65,234 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 60,172 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2015 55,214 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 49,425 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 45,024 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 45,024 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2012 36,884 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 28,741 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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M123 MKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 M123 MKG, 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 M123 MKG registered?

M123 MKG is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2008.

Is M123 MKG safe to buy?

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