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MJ08 BKD

2008 Saab 9-3

Green Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

172,305 mi
Last recorded172,305 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2008 Saab 9-387,215 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ08 BKD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2008
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 172,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Mar 2024 172,305 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 162,782 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 150,501 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6 - 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged door mirror glass deteriorating ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 137,343 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 129,014 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 110,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2017 102,355 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2017 102,353 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,379 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 83,028 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread.

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Fail 2 Oct 2015 83,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on the inner edge of tread.

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat, not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt.

Fail 27 Feb 2014 61,198 miles

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 61,198 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 51,176 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 41,209 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 29,167 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 BKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 BKD, 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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MJ08 BKD is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2008.

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