MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,712 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust and exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated
exhaust shield insecure
wheel arches slightly corroded
Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust and exhaust front flexi slightly deteriorated
exhaust shield insecure
wheel arches slightly corroded
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just starting to wear inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust shield insecure
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides just starting to wear inner/outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
exhaust shield insecure
exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust shield insecure
exhaust shield insecure
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge flat spots (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
ADVISED CUSTOMER ADVISORY ITEMS NEED ATTENTION.
Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MJ08 BKF 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 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 BKF, 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 BKF registered?
MJ08 BKF is a 2008 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 April 2008.
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