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MJ08 BJX

2008 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2023
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,896 mi
Last recorded107,896 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2022
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2022 107,896 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 31 Jan 2022 107,753 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside front brake overheated

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 100,881 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2020 98,013 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Fail 20 Jan 2020 98,013 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing uneven on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Jan 2019 91,587 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2018 91,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Dec 2017 85,403 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 80,759 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Apr 2017 80,759 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 67,051 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2016 67,051 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 54,472 miles

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

eml light on

Pass 16 Apr 2014 45,657 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 39,205 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 39,205 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 32,706 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 26,037 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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MJ08 BJX is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BJX, 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 BJX registered?

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

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