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MJ08 BJK

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2021
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

252,568 mi
Last recorded252,568 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2020
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BJK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2020 252,568 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 252,478 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

oil leak from engine

reverse lamps not working but pre 2009

Pass 19 Mar 2019 232,308 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack is damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 16 Mar 2019 232,308 miles

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

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack is damp with oil (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Mar 2018 212,568 miles

oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2018 212,559 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 200,286 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2017 200,046 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2016 182,720 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Feb 2016 182,717 miles

Front registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2015 165,564 miles

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

blow at front exhaust flexible section

Pass 17 Apr 2014 144,056 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/f fog light damaged

Pass 16 Apr 2013 119,210 miles

slight noise from o/s and n/s/f upper spring mountings

Fail 16 Apr 2013 119,209 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

slight noise from o/s and n/s/f upper spring mountings

Pass 25 Apr 2012 93,820 miles

Uneven wear/perishing on rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Fail 16 Apr 2012 93,350 miles

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

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

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

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

Uneven wear/perishing on rear tyres and n/s/f tyre worn on edges

Pass 27 Apr 2011 70,486 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/r tyre worn unevenly

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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MJ08 BJK is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 MJ08 BJK, 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 MJ08 BJK registered?

MJ08 BJK is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2008.

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