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MJ08 BKA

2008 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

71,474 mi
Last recorded71,474 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 71,474 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 59,572 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2023 50,719 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2022 42,638 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2021 37,311 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 36,929 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2019 36,353 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2019 36,330 miles

Central Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2018 35,147 miles

rear seats folded flat at time of test

Pass 10 Nov 2017 33,705 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2016 32,867 miles

nsf tyre worn on inner

osr tyre has a nail in the tread

Pass 17 Jul 2015 31,869 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 30,461 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 28,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 28,795 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,054 miles

chip to screen

Pass 17 Dec 2010 15,268 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 BKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Black 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 MJ08 BKA, 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 BKA registered?

MJ08 BKA is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 April 2008.

Is MJ08 BKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MJ08 BKA 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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