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M22 CJM

2008 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Mar 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

49,801 mi
Last recorded49,801 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM22 CJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 49,801 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2026 49,801 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Pass 24 Apr 2025 48,997 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 47,254 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 45,092 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 42,606 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 39,798 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2019 36,469 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2018 31,994 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 30,067 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 26,550 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 23,865 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 19,832 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 19,832 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 16,437 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 11,667 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 11,051 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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M22 CJM is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 M22 CJM, 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 M22 CJM registered?

M22 CJM is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2008.

Is M22 CJM safe to buy?

The MOT history for M22 CJM shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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