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MJ08 BJZ

2008 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2019
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,899 mi
Last recorded146,899 miles
Recorded on30 May 2018
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2018 146,899 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 127,913 miles

cut to n/s/f tyre

Pass 31 May 2016 108,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2015 89,404 miles

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

Pass 6 May 2014 71,710 miles

nearside rear tyre slight perish

Fail 6 May 2014 71,710 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre slight perish

Pass 20 May 2013 57,331 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 49,575 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2012 49,574 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 43,900 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 BJZ is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MJ08 BJZ, 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 BJZ registered?

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

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